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Ask and ye shall receive. Julie Simpson, a first-grade teacher at Montgomery Elementary School, recently learned that is true – especially if you ask a generous heart. With money running short because of tight school budgets and limited Parent Teacher Organization funds, Simpson walked into Aria’s Oriental Rugs, a business near the school on Montgomery Road, and asked owner Jim Aria for an area rug for her students to sit on during reading time. SEE LIFE, B1
Team chemistry
Two Ursuline Academy students, senior Katie Brewer of Montgomery and junior Kaitlyn Manley of Loveland, have been named semifinalists in the 2011 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, placing them among the top 10 percent of chemistry students in the country. SEE SCHOOLS, A6
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Bob Nikula says Montgomery works hard to keep its roads in good repair for the same reason a homeowner maintains his house: to protect an investment. “We approach the idea of maintaining our infrastructure as an asset, something that requires periodic and timely upkeep,” said Nikula, the city’s public works director. “A corollary would be like what a homeowner would do to protect their investment in their home, where they take action to keep things in good working order as much as possible. “My mother says ‘a stitch in time saves nine,’ and this holds true in how we maintain our roads and other infrastructure,” Nikula said. “We never want them to reach a point where they are literally falling apart, for then much more of an investment to return it to a serviceable and acceptable condition is required.” Nikula said Montgomery annually budgets money to resurface roads and that the city generally resurfaces roads based on an 18year service life for pavements. “Roads are selected for resurfacing based on a pavement-rating analysis, along with other factors such as planned utility work, etc ...,” Nikula said. “Having our roadway network
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Bob Nikula, Montgomery’s public works director, says city workers maintain the roads and other public infrastructure for the same reason homeowners perform upkeep on their homes: To protect an investment. on a resurfacing schedule that involves resurfacing once every 18 years, as well as interim maintenance such as crack sealing or isolated pavement or pothole repairs, keeps the number of potholes in the community-roadway network low,” Nikula said. Nikula said his department will on Wednesday, April 20, ask Montgomery City Council to appropriate about $1.1 million to resurface some 3.7 centerline miles of road in 2011. He expects the city will spend about $400 for some five tons of asphalt – plus the cost of labor and equipment – to repair potholes this year. “We actually fill all of the pot-
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A Montgomery public works crew on the job at the corner of Pfeiffer Road and Storybook Drive, in the area where the city is adding sidewalks, resurfacing roads, making drainage improvements and installing new traffic signals.
Workshop asks: What’s next for Sycamore Community Schools? By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com
Two women who attended a recent community workshop about what the Sycamore Community Schools need to do in the next 10 years to meet the changing educational needs of its students came away with very different opinions. The women were among more than 50 residents and school officials at the discussion led by KnowledgeWorks of downtown Cincinnati and hosted by the school district at Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School in Blue Ash. “I thought that KnowledgeWorks provided us with a wealth of information on how to look at
what learning will look like in the future,” said Mary Reid of Blue Ash, who works for the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency as an early childhood principal at the Theodore M. Berry Children and Family Learning Center in downtown Cincinnati. “According to the information shared with us, Sycamore will have to figure out how they will meet the alternative ways learners will want to learn – more unconventional ways, not just having students learn sitting at a desk in a classroom. “At the table I was sitting at, we felt that Sycamore schools is definitely positioned to be able to help educate learners for the
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Sycamore Continued from A1 Greissinger encouraged people to back Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s plan to expand the school voucher program to help more parents enroll their children in private schools. “Pro-competition and market-driven forces would radically transform and reshape for the better the entire education system,�
“During the workshop it seemed clear that the assumption is that only public education can best provide this monumental task in today’s society ... Pro-competition and market-driven forces would radically transform and reshape for the better the entire education system.�
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Greissinger said. Erika Daggett, chief information officer for the Sycamore Community Schools, said KnowledgeWorks will meet with
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Continued from A1 holes on public streets that we identify, as well as ones that are reported to us by residents, businesses or our own employees,� Nikula said. “Fortunately, we don't have that many potholes to respond to. The potholes we do have are fairly easy to find – or even predict – as they tend to be on our older streets that were last resurfaced anywhere from 12 to 17 years ago.�
Blue Ash Public Works Director Gordon Perry said the city spends about $12,000 a year to repair potholes. “Potholes are repaired as they are reported or as our staff encounters them during inspections or routine work,� Perry said. “Road maintenance and repair is prioritized through an inspection and condition rating system prepared by the city. “Citizens and businesses can report maintenance issues to the city, which will then be inspected and evaluated as to the required remedy.�
Perry said the budget for road resurfacing and repairs varies each year because it is dependent on pavement conditions. “Pavement expenditures in 2009 and 2010 were approximately $3.8 million combined,� Perry said. “One of the larger projects spanned a two-year period. “The paving contract for this year is an estimated cost of approximately $1.3 million. “This is a coordinated project with Greater Cincinnati Water Works to repair several roads where watermain replacement projects have taken place,� Perry said.
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Bethesda North and Good Samaritan hospitals have been honored with a Partner Recognition Award by Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for health care facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. The award is given each year to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the health care sector. Bethesda North and Good Samaritan are the only Cincinnati area hospitals to receive the award this year. The two facilities were acknowledged for their efforts to protect patient health and preserve the environment. The award recognizes the efforts of eco-conscious employees at both hospitals, including members of the TriHealth Green Committee, focused on reducing waste and recycling. Department and individual recycling efforts in 2010 resulted in: 25 percent of Good Samaritan Hospital’s waste stream reused or recy-
cled and 19 percent of Bethesda North’s waste stream reused or recycled. With its enthusiasm fueled by the Practice Greenhealth award, the TriHealth Green Committee set these priorities for 2011: further implement safe handling of pharmaceutical waste and Assess surgical waste, and recycle at least 20 percent of waste stream.
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The TriHealth Women’s Health Van continues to make early detection of breast cancer more readily available to women by taking mobile mamography services to neighborhoods in the region, including Montgomery. The van will be at the TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavillion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. Appointments will be made in 10-minute intervals, and patients should expect to spend 20 to 30 minutes to be seen. To schedule an appointment, visit trihealth. com/womenshealth, and click
on “Women’s Health Van� or call 569-6565, or toll-free at 1866-236-7588. The van features digital mammography, which offers the newest technology for the most accurate detection of early breast cancer. The van began its mission of community outreach in October.
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A life-changing prom By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com
MONTGOMERY – When Sycamore High School students crank up the fun at their prom Saturday, April 30, Principal Chris Davis will probably harken back to the life-changing prom he attended as a senior at Milford High School in 1987. Davis talks about it here. Where was your prom held? “The Oasis.” JEANNE HOUCK/STAFF
Target officials building a store at the southwest corner of Plainfield Road and the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway in Blue Ash say it will open Sunday, Oct. 9.
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Target officials building a store in Blue Ash say it will open Sunday, Oct. 9. It’s the first time Target has given a specific opening date for the 135,000square-foot building under construction at the southwest corner of Plainfield Road and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. The information comes from Sarah Van Nevel, a Target spokeswoman in
Minneapolis. Nevel said the Blue Ash store will employ 100 to 250 people. “The Blue Ash store will feature an expanded selection of groceries, including fresh produce, meat and bakery goods,” Nevel said. “Our latest store prototype also features redesigned beauty, shoe, electronics, jewelry and home departments to enhance our guests’ shopping experience.” Target has agreed to help
Blue Ash make road improvements at the intersection of Plainfield and Hunt roads to accommodate traffic generated by the store. The improvements include widening a portion of Plainfield Road south of the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway and widening a bridge over that highway. Target hopes in the future to find a small business that wants to operate on the Blue Ash property.
Did you go to an after prom? “After proms were not around Davis in my day.” Did you buy your date a corsage? Do you remember what it looked like? “Yes, a wrist corsage, white roses with baby blue material within the design.”
What was the name of your date? “Cathy Williams.” Are you in touch with your date today? “Daily. I married my high school sweetheart.” What is your best memory about prom? “In hindsight, it was the first formal event I attended with my spouseto-be. We spent the evening with another couple that has remained friends since that night.”
Police: 12-year-old tries carjacking using butcher knife Gannett News Service
A 12-year-old boy allegedly used a butcher knife to try to carjack an SUV from an Indiana man in a Kenwood Towne Centre parking lot April 20. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the 5-foot tall, 130-pound youngster from South Fairmount was walking through the mall parking lot about 7 p.m. when he opened up the passenger side door of the man’s red Jeep Cherokee and shut it. Reports say the boy then walked around a nearby car and came back to the man’s vehicle and again opened up the door. Deputies say the youngster leaned in and told the driver, a 63-year-
old man from Aurora, Ind.: “I want your car.” The man responded: “No.” The youngster allegedly said: “I really need your car.” With that, the Indiana man, who has about 70 pounds on the youngster, took the keys from the ignition and got out of the SUV. He told the youngster: “Come here and we’ll take care of this.” An incident report says that the youngster then backed up a bit, opened his backpack and showed the man what the man thought was the butt-end of a handgun. “Don’t mess with me, I’m packing,” the man said the youngster told him. The man called for some-
one in the parking lot to call 9-1-1. The youngster ran into the mall. Steve Barnett, a spokesman for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, said security officers and deputies found him in the FYE music and video store. The youngster was surrounded and taken into custody. Barnett said the boy was armed with a large kitchen knife. The boy has been charged with aggravated robbery and obstructing official business because he allegedly gave police a wrong name when he was questioned by police said. He was taken to the juvenile detention center in Mount Auburn.
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Company mulls turning dealerships into rental housing By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com
A Blue Ash company may propose building rental housing on the old Chevrolet dealership site and the old Ford dealership site on Montgomery Road in Montgomery. That’s according to Montgomery Community Development Director Frank Davis, who said the company, Hills Developers, has not yet submitted a development application to the city.
Davis said Hills representatives may appear before the Montgomery Planning Commission Monday, May 2, for a “pre-submission” discussion. “From our early discussions with them, they believe there is a good market for rental residential housing in this area,” Davis said. “They would include some other uses as well, though exactly what has not been decided. “Our zoning code requires projects of over two acres in this area include a mix of uses,” Davis said.
The dealerships are near the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. Lorinn’s Used Vehicles is operating on the old Ford dealership site. “Several years ago we did have a plan proposed by Bear Creek Capital (of Montgomery) to create a mixed-use neighborhood including residential, office, retail and restaurants,” Davis said. “The city planning commission gave conditional preliminary approval to a general plan they presented, however that project
has been dropped due to the economy and the difficulties that Bear Creek Capital is in.” Hills Developers also is proposing to build an “apartment neighborhood” on the former Kutol Products Co. site in Madeira. Madeira City Manager Tom Moeller said representatives of Hills Developers will meet Tuesday, April 26, with the city’s Economic Development Committee. Moeller said Hills Developers is proposing to build as many as 200
units on the Camargo Road site near the heart of downtown Madeira, although the number is not set in stone. “Because the property is zoned manufacturing, the zoning code would have to be amended to allow such a development,” Moeller said. Kutol left Madeira in February to move to Sharonville, taking 135 jobs and the annual $70,000 in earnings taxes those jobs produced with it.
Incoming principal ready for educational, financial challenges By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com
Incoming principal Antonio Shelton is ready to get personal. Shelton was recently hired as the new principal at Indian Hill High School. Nancy Striebich, who is the current principal, will retire at the end of the school year. Shelton, who is a resident of Norwood, is an assistant principal of curriculum and instruction at Mason High School. Like Indian Hill, Mason has been rated as an excellent school by the state.
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Antonio Shelton will be the new principal at Indian Hill High School starting next school year. He is currently the assistant principal at Mason High School. However, while the school’s rankings are the same, their size is consider-
ably different. Indian Hill has an enrollment of 2,000 in the district. Mason has an enrollment exceeding 3,000 at just the high school. Shelton, though, said he welcomes the change. “I’m looking forward to a smaller environment,” he said. “It’s more personal. You have an opportunity to get to know staff, students and parents by name.” He describes his style of leadership as one of cooperation. “It’s a shared leadership model,” he said, adding that he has no problem in seeking feedback from others.
With the budget woes many school districts are currently facing, Shelton, 35, sees one of his roles as providing encouragement and support. “Schools are uneasy,” he said. “We have to be there to support (staff) and help them through the process.” He said his long range goals are to enhance programs which already exist at the school and to investigate potential cost saving opportunities by working cooperatively with other school districts. According to the Mason City School District website, Shelton taught social stud-
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Antonio Shelton Incoming Indian Hill High School principal
ies at Northwest High School and began serving as an assistant principal at Sycamore High School in 2004. He became assistant principal at Mason High School in 2009. His interests include travel and reading. Shelton remains opti-
mistic about what education can provide, but he said new ideas are essential. “We work in an old model of education,” he said. “We need to be creative as educators and reach every child even though the funding may not be there.” Developing 21st century skills is vital, he said. Striebich joined the Indian Hill High School staff in 2000 as a math teacher, worked as assistant principal for four years and served as principal for five years. For more about your community visit www.cincinnati.com/indianhill
Suspect arrested at Sycamore administration building By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
A suspect released from jail just hours earlier was arrested again on April 1 at the Sycamore Township administration building.
Lt. Dan Reid, Hamilton County sheriff liaison to Sycamore Township, said he arrested Kenneth Martin when Martin showed up at the township building at 8540 Kenwood Road around 9 a.m. April 1. Reid said Martin, 56, was
attempting to retrieve property following his arrest on March 28 for theft charges at the Sunglasses Hut kiosk in Kenwood Towne Center. Martin allegedly stole $1,579.88 worth of sunglasses from the kiosk.
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Commuter rail open house brings in supporters, curious By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com
Looking at a chart detailing rail technologies Mount Washington resident Becky Smith contemplated what lies ahead. “I’m interested in public transportation,” said Smith. “I think it’s important for a city’s future.” Smith was among those who attended an open house at the Fairfax recreation center focusing on the Oasis Commuter Rail. The Ohio Department of Transportation is considering the commuter rail as a long-term solution to mobil-
ity and connectivity concerns in the Greater Cincinnati Eastern Corridor. The rail, which was proposed as part of the Eastern Corridor Study, would extend 17 miles between the Riverfront Transit Center in downtown Cincinnati to the Interstate 275 and U.S. 50 interchange in Milford. “I had not heard about the rail proposal and that’s what brought me,” said Mt. Lookout resident Rob Krehbiel. “I certainly have an interest.” Symmes Township resident David Sullivan said growing up in the area he has always had an interest
in transportation. Sullivan said he considered light rail “a long overdue project” and that his questions primarily concerned cost and what upgrades would be necessary. Both Ruth Ann Busald and Judy Mills had a personal interest in the subject. Busald, a Madisonville resident and historian, was involved with the Eastern Corridor Study. “It’s important to get people out of their cars,” she said. At age 83, Busald said commuter rail is a good transportation option for seniors.
Mills, a resident of Terrace Park, said as a social worker she was often involved with arranging transportation for others. “I’m interested in how bike paths will be connected to this,” she said.
However, Glendale resident Marilyn Wall said she had concerns about the possible environmental impact. “I’d like to see it on an existing rail line,” she said. Fairfax resident Elizabeth Tull said she came to
the open house both for information and to show support. “I came to let them know people want this,” she said. For more about your community visit www.cincinnati.com/fairfax
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High water almost covers both sides of the road along State Route 126 near the Hamilton/Clermont County border. The road had several spots with high water from the rainfall Tuesday, April 19.
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St. Vincent eighth-graders big scholarship winners By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
St. Vincent Ferrer principal Doug Alpiger said the students at his school are overachieving because of hard work from everyone. “We have dedicated teachers, dedicated students and dedicated parents,” Alpiger said. Nine of the 19 eighthgrade students who took the high school placement test received scholarships to local Catholic high schools. Catherin Hidy of Indian Hill and Elizabeth Shannon of Sycamore Township will attend St. Ursula Academy next year. Hidy received scholarships to St. Ursula, Mount Notre Dame and Ursuline. Shannon earned a scholarship to Mount Notre Dame. Mary McGrath of Kenwood and Gabriella Martini of Sycamore Township will both attend Ursuline Acade-
my. McGrath and Martini also received scholarships to Ursuline and Mount Notre Dame for their scores on the placement test. Maria Anderson of Mount Healthy chose McAuley High School after earning scholarships to both McAuley and Mother of Mercy High Schools. Matt Wagner of Sycamore Township earned scholarships to both Moeller and Purcell Marian but will attend Moeller next fall. Robby Abraham of Sycamore Township, Dennis McGrath of Evendale and Andrew Luby of Kenwood were all recognized with the St. Francis Xavier award for scoring in the top five percent. All three will attend St. Xavier. Abraham also earned a scholarship to Summit Country Day. McGrath and Luby both earned scholarships to Moeller and Purcell Marian.
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Nine of the 19 eighth-graders at St. Vincent Ferrer school in Kenwood received high school scholarships. The group earned over $220,000 in scholarships to local Catholic high schools. Back row from left, Catherine Hidy of Indian Hill, Elizabeth Shannon of St. Ursula, Mary McGrath of Kenwood, Maria Anderson of Mount Healthy and Gabriella Martini of Sycamore Township. Front row from left, Matt Wagner of Sycamore Township, Robby Abraham of Sycamore Township, Dennis McGrath of Evendale and Andrew Luby of Kenwood.
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ACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | Editor Dick Maloney | rmaloney@communitypress.com | 248-7134
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Senior Lynessa McGee receives National Achievement Scholarship Ursuline Academy senior Lynessa McGee of Mason is one of a dozen African-American seniors from Southwest Ohio who have been awarded scholarships through the National Achievement Scholarship Program. They represent 800 seniors nationally who were awarded one-time $2,500 scholarships or corporate scholarships varying between $500 and $10,000. McGee was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior. In her senior year she was captain of both the varsity basketball and soccer teams, as well as the captain of her elite club soccer team. She is a four-year member
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Ursuline Academy senior Lynessa McGee is National Achievement Scholarship winner. McGee is a Mason resident.
of Hands Across Campus, a fouryear member of the Spanish Club and Teens for Life. She also is a member of Jack and Jill Inc., a community service organization devoted to serving children in the African American community with support, activities, and mentoring. She has coordinated the Thanksgiving basket campaign at UA, led the Operation Christmas Child, which gathered supplies for needy children in other countries, and has been a frequent visitor to serve meals at the Drop Inn Center and the City Gospel Mission. McGee’s probable career field is medicine.
Ursuline Academy junior Kaitlyn Manley (left) and senior Katie Brewer are National Chemistry Olympiad semifinalists.
Ursuline students are National Chemistry Olympiad semifinalists
Two Ursuline Academy students, senior Katie Brewer of Montgomery and junior Kaitlyn Manley of Loveland, have been named semifinalists in the 2011 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, placing them among the top 10 percent of chemistry students in the country. The local exam was taken by 150 top chemistry students in the Greater Cincinnati area and more than 10,000 across the country. Brewer and Manley now qualify to compete for a spot on the International Chemistry Olympiad Team.
An awards ceremony to honor the local student qualifiers, their parents and teachers was held at northern Kentucky University April 13. Chemistry teacher Diane Rose said that in AP chemistry Katie and Kaitlyn Manley are very different learners but both are extremely hardworking, creative and highly motivated. “This class is an absolute joy to teach. I have the opportunity to encourage enthusiasm for science in a select group of young women, many of whom will be leaders in science in the years to come.”
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Sycamore Junior High School April Pride in Excellence winners are, from left: front row, Hunter Henderson, Brianna Dooley and Aidan Geverdt; middle row, Sam Bouajram, Destiny Washington, Camila Cardenas, Andres Cardenas, Corinne Gause, Michelle Leshchinsky, Greyson Marks and Jesse Garoutte; back row, Ariana Miller, Shiobhan Wolfe, Tyler Tacy, Ethan Gabbour, Cooper Davis, Nicholas D’Angelo, Reily Reddy, Mark Rankey, Nicholas Johnson and Katherine Jones. Not pictured, Evelyn Garrett and Isaac Goldstein.
Sycamore Junior High celebrates April Pride in Excellence winners
“Freedom with Responsibility” is the motto of conduct at Sycamore Junior High School, and closely aligned with this is the Pride in Excellence program which students aspire to achieve. Staff members can nominate any student to receive this recognition. Students are chosen for this honor for a variety of reasons including service to the school, involvement with activities, consistent or improved performance
in the classroom and general good school citizenship. The students are invited along with parents and siblings to attend a breakfast with the nominating teacher. The assistant principals give recognition to these young people, and a commemorative certificate is given. The Sycamore Junior High PTO provides the breakfast. April winners are Ariana Miller, Shiobhan Wolfe, Tyler Tacy, Ethan
Gabbour, Cooper Davis, Nicholas D’Angelo, Reily Reddy, Mark Rankey, Nicholas Johnson, Katherine Jones, Sam Bouajram, Destiny Washington, Camila Cardenas, Andres Cardenas, Corinne Gause, Michelle Leshchinsky, Greyson Marks, Jesse Garoutte, Hunter Henderson, Brianna Dooley, Aidan Geverdt, Evelyn Garrett and Isaac Goldstein.
COLLEGE CORNER Achievements
Marissa Rogoff of Blue Ash, a 2009 graduate of Sycamore High School, has been accepted to The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy. Each semester, Rogoff has been a member of the President’s Honor List, reserved for student’s who achieve a grade point average of 4.0.
Awards
THANKS TO MARIANNE LANG.
Cincinnati Zoo representative Mike Nicolai shows Ursuline Academy juniors Stephanie Lang (left) of Montgomery and Alicia Hirnikel of Evendale the alligator.
School enjoys Earth Week with Cincinnati Zoo visitors Ursuline Academy celebrated the kickoff of Earth Week with a guest from the Cincinnati Zoo. Mike Nicolai from Frisch’s Outreach at the Cincinnati Zoo brought a few endangered species to the Earth Action Team (EAT) club, which met after school in the classroom of science chair and club moderator Carol Obert. Nicolai brought a cane toad, an alligator and a green scorpion. He talked about their environment, habitat, eating habits, why they are endangered and also why
they are good for the ecosystem. Though Earth Day is officially celebrated April 22, Obert says that EAT members are celebrating an entire week beginning April 4 with various projects that will be visible throughout the school, such as posters and videos, announcements over the PA, and scavenger hunts, that focus on environmental issues and disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis and others. “We are trying to make the community aware of environmental issues,” Obert said.
Frank Bertsch received the Hauck Physics Research Award at Xavier University’s All Honors Day April 9. The Hauck Physics Research Award provides funding for special student research projects. Frank’s parents are Drs. Robert and Brenda Bertsch. • Colleen McHugh of Cincinnati received the Gold X-Key at Xavier University’s All Honors Day April 9. The Gold X-Key Achievement Award recognizes junior and senior students’ co-curricular involvement and contributions to the Xavier community. Eligibility is based upon the breadth of their campus involvement and
academic achievement. Colleen’s parents are Phil and Suzanne McHugh. • Alexander Craven was inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu at Xavier University’s All Honors Day April 9. Alpha Sigma Nu is the Jesuit honor society. Candidates must be outstanding in scholarship, loyalty and service. Alexander’s parents are Michael and Mary Craven. • Anne Higgins received the Achieving Seniors Award and Academic Excellence Award at Xavier University’s All Honors Day April 9. The Achieving Seniors Award is given to those seniors who have participated at Xavier in an NCAA Division I sport for four years and, after seven full semesters, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. The Academic Excellence Award is is given to those student-athletes on each team who have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.67 or higher over at least three full semesters at Xavier.
Scholarships
Gretchen Fischer of Marlette Drive has received a Presidential Scholarship from Xavier University. Fischer will graduate from Sycamore High School in 2011 and is active in National Honor Society and athletics. The daughter of Megan and Dan Fischer, Gretchen hasn’t yet chosen a major at Xavier. All incoming freshmen are evaluated for Xavier’s Trustee and Presidential Scholarships and the Dean’s and Schawe Awards and award levels vary. • Katherine Sabetta of Old Stone Court has received a Presidential Scholarship from Xavier University. Sabetta will graduate from Ursuline Academy in 2011 and is active in varsity golf and show choir. The daughter of Suzanne and Frederick Sabetta, Katherine plans to major in nursing at Xavier. For more information about Xavier University, visit www.xavier.edu <http://www.xavier.edu> .
New York Times best-selling author visits Sycamore students Students in Sycamore Community Schools will be inspired to develop their inner writers when young adult author Margaret Peterson Haddix visits students at Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School and Sycamore Junior High School from May 10-13. Haddix, a bestseller with the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal, will discuss story development, revisions, and writing for an audience, as well as share her personal inspiration for her stories. Haddix is also nationally
known for her series “The Shadow Children” and “The Missing” and for being one of the authors in the ground-breaking series, “The 39 Clues,” which takes readers around the world on a multimedia adventure which includes 10 books and an online portion that allows readers to play a part in the story. “In this digital age, author visits inspire students and help them see reading as a worthy endeavor and an entertaining activity,” said Jennifer Manoukian, assistant director of curriculum and instruc-
tion for grades six-12. “The importance of reading must not be lost in this technological world. We will always encourage our students to develop healthy reading habits. Its connections to other subjects and their own lives are great.” Funded in part through each school's parent-teacher organization, author visits are an annual occurrence in Sycamore Community Schools. For more information, visit http://www.haddixbooks.com/ho me.html.
SPORTS BRIEFLY
The week at Moeller
• The Moeller boys volleyball team beat Hoban 25-12, 25-16, 25-12, April 16, in the Elder Showcase. • In baseball, Moeller lost 11-10 to Orange (North Carolina), April 18. Moeller’s Alex Barlow and Jordan Simpson hit one triple each and both had three RBI. On April 19, Moeller beat East Chapel Hill 12-5. Moeller’s Kyle Robinett scored a homerun and had three RBI.
The week at Sycamore
• The Sycamore boys tennis team beat Walsh Jesuit 32, April 16. Sycamore’s Adam Reinhart beat Gar. Cona 6-4, 6-0; Dylan Stern and Frank Pan beat Miles and Yacouazzi 3-6, 6-3, 6-2; Jeffrey Kaplan and Nikhil Grandhi beat Gav. Cona and Ring 6-7, 6-0, 6-4. On April 20, Sycamore beat Middletown 5-0. Sycamore’s Adam Reinhart beat Fletcher 6-0, 6-0; Mustafa Ahmad beat Parks 6-0, 6-1; Yuri Karev beat Tompoulidis 6-0, 6-0; Pan and Stern beat Johnson and Mack 6-0, 6-0; Kaplan and Grandhi beat Baker and Stephon 6-0, 6-0. On April 21, Sycamore beat Centerville 4-1. Sycamore’s Adam Reinhart beat Geeraert 6-2, 7-6; Yuri Karev beat Reddy 6-2, 6-0; Frank Pan and Stern beat Dole and Brendlinger 6-1, 6-1; Jeffrey Kaplan and Nikhil Grandhi beat Garber and Lun 7-6, 6-4. • In baseball, Sycamore beat Lakota West 11-1 in five innings, April 18. Sycamore’s Kyle Hart pitched 10 strikeouts, and Thomas Meier was 3-3, hit two doubles and had two RBI. On April 21, Colerain beat Sycamore 4-3. Sycamore’s Alec Diersing pitched eight strikeouts and was 2-3 with a homerun.
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The week at Ursuline
• The Ursuline softball team beat Seton 3-0, April 18. Ursuline’s Hannah Mehrle pitched 12 strikeouts, and Maria Leichty was 2-3, and scored five homeruns. • In girls lacrosse, Ursuline beat Summit Country Day 139, April 18. Ursuline’s Kara Strasser scored six goals; Megan Schnicke and Maggie Egan scored two goals each; and Abby Main, Katherine Bublitz and Becca Mock scored one goal each.
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Shrimpton expects tight GMC race By Scott Springer
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Considering they're about a week behind in games (like most area teams), Sycamore HIgh School head baseball coach Chris Shrimpton is pleased with his team's progress. They're within striking distance of Lakota East and with a bundle of Greater Miami Conference teams that could make a move. At presstime, the Aves, Mason, Middletown and Lakota West all had similar records. “We’re playing pretty well,” Shrimpton said. “We’ve had one bad game so far, against Fairfield.” Fairfield is another school that
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Sycamore High School rightfielder Blake Bolling makes a diving play in the April 22 game against GMC opponent Oak Hills. Oak Hills defeated Sycamore 12-5.
The week at CHCA
• The CHCA baseball team shut out New Miami 10-0 in six innings, Apri 18. Evan Jelley pitched 14 strikeouts, and Parker Roe hit a double and had four RBI. On April 21, Seven Hills beat CHCA 9-6. CHCA’s Parker Roe was 3-4 and had two RBI. • In tennis, Loveland beat Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy 4-1, April 18. CHCA’s Kennye and Difabio beat Clauson and Jarc 6-1, 6-0. CHCA beat Cincinnati Country Day 32, April 18. CHCA’s A. Tedrick beat Huelskamp 6-3, 6-0. Doubles: Henize-B. Tedrick beat Kosaraju-Mutema 6-0, 6-0; Kenney-DiFabio beat PierceMeixner 7-6, 6-3. On April 20, CHCA beat Princeton 3-2. CHCA’s Wittkugel beat Hazen 6-1, 6-0; B. Tedrick and A. Tedrick beat Roy and Burt 6-3, 6-1; Kenney and DiFabio beat Bridenbush and Ficke 6-7, 6-4, 7-5. On April 21, CHCA beat Summit Country Day 5-0. CHCA’s Henize beat Schuler 60, 6-2; Wittkugel beat Schroder 6-0, 6-1; Kabalin beat Ng 7-5, 6-2; A. Tedrick and B. Tedrick beat Schieter and Chow 6-0, 6-0; Kenney and DiFabio won by forfeit. • In softball, CHCA beat Seven Hills 8-4, April 21. CHCA’s Mackenzie Bergh pitched 12 strikeouts, and Alex Jeffers was 3-4, hit a double and had three RBI.
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In the early going for the Aviators, 6-5 lefty Kyle Hart had 20 strikeouts in 17.2 innings and an ERA of 1.98. Hart will be pitching collegiately for the Indiana Hoosiers.
could make a go of it in the GMC. So could anyone. “We beat each other up, that’s all there is to it,” Shrimpton said. “It’s a very competitive conference, and I’m glad to be in it.” Shrimpton should know, he's been working the fields along Cornell Road for 32 years, 27 as the head coach. “I think I built a pretty good program here,” Shrimpton said. “But, we’re one of the smaller schools in our conference, so we’re going to have up years and down years. We don’t have the numbers to compete with Oak Hills, the Lakotas and Mason.” This year's squad features no "lights out" pitchers, but an effective staff that's put up solid numbers. “Kyle Hart’s my No. 1,” Shrimpton said. “He’s going to Indiana next year. Kevin Clark’s my No. 2, Rick Miller’s my No. 3 and Alec Diersing’s the closer.” The future Hoosier Hart is a scout's dream with the potential to increase his velocity and size. “Kyle’s a big, tall lefthander,” Shrimpton said. “He’s got a good fastball, high 80s and a nice curveball to go along with it. He’s a smart pitcher that knows what he’s doing. A lot of kids at his age are throwers, he knows how to pitch.” Supporting Hart and the pitchers are a trio of Aves who lead the team in hits. Lead-off hitter Thomas
Meier, a senior, tops that list with a late April average of over .400. Senior shortstop Jake Michalak and senior outfielder Alec Diersing are on Meier's heels. Diersing and Hart were both first-team GMC selections a year ago. Behind the dish is a guy who was a second-team GMC pick as a sophomore. “Our catcher Jason DeFevers, he’s doing pretty good,” Shrimpton said. “He’s a very, very good defensive catcher and an all-league candidate (as a junior)." The best thing Shrimpton has going for him with this Sycamore team is experience. The Aves carry eight seniors, four juniors and a couple of sophomores. “(We have) very good core seniors. They’re very knowledgeable about baseball, and they want to win,” Shrimpton said “Usually, good teams have seniors and senior leaders and we’ve got them. We’ve got a senior-dominated team.” That leadership showed early this spring when the Aves won three games by one run. “We’ve faced some pretty good pitching this year, and they’ve done a pretty good job,” Shrimpton said. Looking ahead, the Aves will need to step it up late as they face Lakota East April 27 and 29, then Middletown May 2-3. Those games could make or break Sycamore in the league race.
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Sycamore shortstop Thomas Meier throws over to first. Oak Hills defeated Sycamore in a midday game on Good Friday 12-5.
‘Team’ focus guides CHCA softballers By Nick Dudukovich
Jeffers is hitting at a .464 clip, while Elliott is batting .621. Elliott has been a hit machine during her career at CHCA, according to Hessler. Last season, Elliott hit safely in all but two games. “She’s like the Energizer bunny,” Hessler said. “She was always on at the right time, and she’s doing the same thing again this year.”
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Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy head softball coach Pat Hessler said his squad has put an extra emphasis on teamwork this spring. After the graduation of five, four-year starters last May, Hessler knew it would take a team effort to have a successful 2011 campaign. So far, the Eagles head coach has been right. Through 10 games, the Lady Eagles are 6-2 and have proven to be a tough Miami Valley Conference opponent. “This is really a team effort this year,” Hessler said. “There’s no one (player) that stands out. Everyone is doing their job and that’s what we’ve talked about this year. Everybody makes us go.” Returning players Kelsey Elliot and Alex Jeffers are contributing by continuing to play at a high level, just as they did last season, according to Hessler.
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CHCA first baseman Alexis Caruso forces out a Seven Hills batter during the first inning of the Lady Eagles’ 8-4 win, April 21.
Kenzie Bergh struck out 12 batters in the Lady Eagles’ 8-4 win over Seven Hills, April 21.
In the circle, junior Kenzie Bergh has assumed the role of pitching ace. She’s got five wins to go along with 50 strikeouts and a 2.02 ERA this season. Other players helping to make CHCA’s season a team effort include junior centerfielder Amanda Pritchard, freshman shortstop Allison Arthur, freshman second basemen Olivia Essell and first baseman Alexis Caruso. As the Eagles head down the stretch, Hessler will focus on getting a young squad acclimated to playing an entire varsity season. “It’s about getting experience,” Hesser said. “We have five players left from last year’s team, the rest were either playing junior varsity or middle school ball…they need an understanding of what needs to be done and they are getting better at it and soaking it up and getting more confidence.” For more coverage, visit Cincinnati.com/blogs/ presspreps
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Spring a time for scrums at Moeller
By Scott Springer
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Moeller offensive line coach Doug Rosfeld is a former Crusader football player and a former starting center for the University of Cincinnati. If you asked him about a "scrum" a few years ago, he might have thought it to be a bothersome insect or frozen treat from Dairy Queen. However, thanks to a couple of his football players, he has fully learned the sport of rugby and now coaches the defending Ohio state champions. The players were told they would need a school "moderator" to start rugby as a sport at Moeller. Rather than moderate, Rosfeld elected to coach. (A scrum, by the way, is a specific action that restarts the game after a foul or the ball has gone out of play.) After three years, he's addicted to coaching guys wearing shirts many wore in the 1970s. “It’s got all of the elements of football in terms of camaraderie,” Rosfeld said. “What’s so neat about it is you see kids learning a new sport out of their comfort
zone. You see guys really self-conscious and nervous about playing, then in the course of the season, you see them feel supremely confident. It’s really cool seeing guys learn the sport.” The Crusaders have learned very well. After starting three seasons ago, they finished 9-2. The following year they were 17-0 with another state banner to hang at Moeller. “We had 30 juniors and seniors the first year,” Rosfeld said. “The next year we had a big turnout of football players looking for something to do and we’ve been hot ever since.” From around 40 kids last year, Rosfeld now has 77 out playing rugby at Moeller. The sport with the funny looking ball has spread throughout Ohio and adjoining states. "(Cleveland) St. Ignatius has 102,(Indianapolis) Cathedral 75, (Lakewood) St, Edward's in the 60s, and Louisville St. X, St. X and Louisville Trinity have all started programs with 50 each," Rosfeld said. “It’s started to grow in the Catholic schools. It’s been in the community schools with
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Moeller rugby scrum-half Joe Bracken on the run during a recent match. Moeller’s rugby team won the Ohio state championship in 2010 under head coach Doug Rosfeld. Bracken will continue playing rugby in college at the University of Dayton.
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Moeller rugby forward Andrew Blum also played offensive line for coach Doug Rosfeld on the football team. Blum and his brother Matthew will play college football at Carroll College. local clubs. In the next year or so, Mason will have its own team and Princeton will have its own team.” Is rugby the new lacrosse? Like that growing sport, it initially attracted a lot of
football players. In its third year at Moeller, "rugby mania" currently is affecting a variety of athletes. “Now, it’s a really good mix,” Rosfeld said. “We get wrestlers, hockey players and a ton of soccer players.
We get a lot of guys into kicking and soccer’s style of play.” As for the notable Crusaders engaged in strange formations on the field, Rosfeld gives a quick "Rugby 101" lesson on positions. "Scrum-half wears No. 9," Rosfeld said. "Everyone that wears No. 9 is scrumhalf. Scrum-half is halfway between line of scrimmage and the back." Moeller's scrum-half, not surprisingly, comes from the football team. “Joe Bracken is a senior and on his way to Dayton to play rugby,” Rosfeld said. “He’s really something special. He played tailback for us.”
The offensive line coach has also rounded up some "beef" for spring plowing. “Michael and Andrew Blum were offensive lineman on the football team,” Rosfeld said. “They’re both playing football out west on full scholarship. They’re forwards — an equivalent of offensive and defensive linemen in this sport. Joe Tull is also a forward. He’s going to play football for Princeton. He played in the North-South all-star game in football. You definitely see a crossover in football players and rugby players.” Just don't make fun of their shirts. Moeller's next match is April 27 at home against a Dayton area club.
BRIEFLY • In baseball on April 20, Moeller beat Riverside (North Carolina) 3-0. Moeller’s Jordan Simpson was 2-3 and hit two doubles. Then, Moeller beat Riverside 16-2 in five innings. Simpson hit a triple and had three RBI. • In boys lacrosse, Moeller
beat Mason 11-7, April 20. Moeller’s Pollack and Katino scored four goals each, Fuller scored two goals and Henline scored one goal.
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• In softball, Sycamore beat Princeton 15-9, April 18. Sycamore’s Melvin was 3-4,
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hit a double and had three RBI. On April 21, Sycamore lost 10-0 to Lakota West. • In boys lacrosse, Mariemont beat Sycamore 11-10, April 18. Sycamore’s Spicer scored three goals; Cone scored two goals; Kress, Kihembo, Miller, Apke and Jovic scored one goal each. Indian Hill beat Sycamore 7-6. Sycamore’s Kihembo scored three goals, Jovic scored two, Spicer scored one and Wolcoff made 10 saves.
Boxing champs
On April 2, Cincinnati High School Boxing Team members Anthony Hall and Sean Scott from Moeller High School and Cristi Farwick from McAuley High School won their division and weight class in the Regional Golden Glove tournament at the Western Hills Sports Mall. It’s the first time since the beginning of the high school
program that athletes from the team made it this far in post season bouts. The Cincinnati High School Boxing Team is comprised of novice and intermediate level athletes from various high schools around the Tristate area. Participating schools include Moeller, Elder, La Salle, Lakota, Badin, McAuley, Mercy, Walnut Hills, Western Hills, Princeton, Mason, and Oak Hills. High school boxing, being a seasonal sport, gives the students a chance to learn boxing in a safe, organized forum. The emphasis of the high school team is academics, sportsmanship, and leadership skills. “The boxers showed their skill and superior conditioning winning all of their bouts Friday and Saturday,” said Coach Kenny Christo. The Cincinnati High School Boxing Team went undefeated in the tournament.
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Sportsman of Year nominations coming Over my nearly 19-year span with the Community Press and Recorder papers, I’ve been blessed with leading some projects that have been professionally and personally fulfilling. The third annual Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year project is among the best of them. In this project, our readers determine the ballots and winners of each newspaper’s Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year through online nominations and voting. We run stories on the male and female winners for each newspaper in Ohio and each county in Northern Kentucky in late June. From May 4 to May 16, readers can nominate student-athletes who show the highest quality on and off the field by going to cincinnati.com/preps and clicking on the Sportsman of the Year icon on the main page. Follow the prompts. The voting itself will start the following week. As you might expect, the process evolves as we learn new things about this project.In its first year we hoped for 30,000 votes and ended with triple that – 90,000 votes – for three Northern Kentucky ballots and 10 Ohio ballots. The second year blew this out of the water with about 750,000 votes. Technically, it was more than a million, but a few unsportsman-like people decided to use something called “bot” voting to boost the votes for a few kids. It was obvious who had the help. To fix this, readers in two newspapers revoted in a more secure way to make sure the winners were determined by real people. With such a volume of votes, it is an honor to be chosen – one athletes are already using on their resumes and college bios. It’s understandable why someone would try to gain advantage. However, in the spirit of sportsmanship, we’re doing all we can to make sure it won’t happen again. Using feedback from some athletic directors, we’re limiting nominations this year to juniors or seniors who are standout contributors to their teams. Freshmen or sophomores only will be considered if
they were, for example, individual state champs or distinguished in a state-wide way. We will Melanie not use Laughman every nomiEditor’s nation for notebook the ballot. I’m giving you the heads up now, because people will need to create an account on cincinnati.com to make the nominations and to vote. It’s the same account needed to comment on stories. On the main cincinnati.com page, click on “Sign up” in the top, lefthand corner to get started. This is a direct result of the “bot” voting from last year. Some people may have trouble creating an account if they use browsers with certain firewalls, so I wanted to give you enough time to get it set up. You may drop a line to jkellogg@communitypress.com (Jordan Kellogg) if you need help doing this. Readers also have given feedback saying they wanted more prominent, advance notice to nominate and vote. Here is my first step. We also will post updates on the sports pages and our blog: Cincinnati.com/blogs/press preps. This project generates wonderful stories about exceptional kids who make a positive impact on others. The whole point is to give these kids some props for doing the right thing. Any one of them, in the end, would deserve it. As a gentle reminder to those tempted to write after the fact that we “got it wrong” with our award winners: This is a fan-generated competition done in the spirit of any sports contest. The ones with the most points win. Back your favorite with a nomination and enough votes to put them in the lead. We’ve been surprised how few votes some wellknown athletes have gotten in past years. The ball is in your court. Game on! Melanie Laughman is sports editor for The Community Press newspapers. You can reach her at mlaughman@community press.com.
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April 27, 2011
St. Xavier baseball atop city poll By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
This one felt good. After losing seven straight games to Moeller by a combined score of 89-37, the St. Xavier High School baseball team beat the Crusaders 6-3 April 14. It was the Bombers’ first win over their rival since the 2007 playoffs. “The guys were talking about Moeller probably the first day of practice,” St. X head coach Bill Slinger said. “Our guys were just ready to (win). They were tired of losing to them.” Of course, that’s been the theme in general for the Bombers this season. After going a combined 26-27 in the last two years, St. X, ranked No. 1 in the city, is 12-3 (4-0) entering play April 19, and two of their three losses were by one run. Said Slinger, “I think we’re a tough-hitting team all the way through the lineup, and our young pitching has picked us up.” That’s putting it mildly. The Bombers are averaging 8.6 runs per game and have a 2.33 team ERA. Offensively, senior infielder Chad Sudbrack of
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St. Xavier High School junior Conor Hundley is a big reason why the Bombers are averaging more than eight runs per game this season. He leads the team in steals and runs scored. Blue Ash is among the top two in the Greater Catholic League South division in average (.524), home runs (two) and RBIs (21). “He’s working hard and just got off to a great start,” Slinger said. Sudbrack, however, isn’t the only big bat for the Bombers. Seniors Nick Albers of West Chester (19), Conor Gilligan of Loveland (15) and Matt Wilson of Symmes Township (14) are second, fourth and fifth, respectively, in the GCLSouth in RBI. Albers, a three-year starter, is hitting .333, while Wilson comes in
at .383. Junior spark plug Conor Hundley of Hamilton has 15 of the team’s 30 steals and leads St. X with 22 runs scored. Seven pitchers, meanwhile, have sub-3.00 ERAs, including junior Dominic Plageman of Wyoming, who is 2-0 with 16 strikeouts; he hasn’t allow an earned run in 10.0 innings of work this season. Junior Jake Sambrookes of Blue Ash (2.90 ERA) and sophomore Joe Gellenbeck of Lebanon (1.27) lead the team with three wins apiece, while junior Michael
Hedgebeth of Blue Ash, a southpaw reliever, has two saves, a 2.25 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 9.1 innings. “They’ve all worked hard over the winter and proven they’re mature, quality baseball players,” Slinger said. Slinger noted, however, that his team needs to improve defensively and cited a 6-5 loss at Badin April 8 – during which the Bombers committed three errors – as evidence. “You can’t give quality teams an extra out,” he said. Defensive deficiencies notwithstanding, the Bombers entered the season largely under-the-radar and have embraced that role. “(Elder head coach) Mark Thompson said before the season to watch out for St. X,” Slinger said. “He knows a lot of our players, and he picked us to do quite well this year.” For Slinger, “quite well” means winning a GCL title, which the Bombers haven’t done since 2004. “Our No. 1 goal is to have a championship season,” he said. “After that, we just want to get into sectionals and districts and do the best we can.”
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Sara Wesselkamper of Sycamore High School has been named an Ohio All-Star for gymnastics. Sara made it to the Ohio state meet as the lone member of Sycamore’s gymnastics squad.
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What is to fear from school voucher system? My husband and I attended the open workshop conducted by the KnowledgeWorks organization April 12. The purpose of this workshop was to examine Sycamore’s future – to “explore key changes in society that will reshape education over the next decade and the impact these changes will have on the district.” The goal of KnowledgeWorks is to “insure every educational institution is a place of learning.” During the workshop it seemed clear that the assumption is that only public education can best provide this monumental task in today’s society. The audience was primarily administration and staff of the district with a few parents and the two of us (taxpayers) who are semi-retired and working in the public sector arena. Several
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What plans do you have for your garden this year? How much do you plan to spend? How does that compare to last year? “My garden is an out of control hobby. Fortunately we are blessed with a big yard. My vegetable growing area has grown from 20feet-by-30-feet last year to 30by-30 this year. My pepper and tomato plants have been growing under lights and are just about ready to go in. This year I plan on growing many new varieties and heirlooms. For fruit I am up to thre peach trees, a pear tree, and have also added a new variety of persimmon tree to my mini orchard. Further fruit production includes a nine-by-nine strawberry patch, currant bushes along the house foundation, and enough raspberry bushes scattered around to make a gallon of wine from the fruit. In addition to this madness I propagate a few hundred native trees and bushes from seed in containers that I donate for reforestation projects. This year’s crop of trees includes some species I have finally gotten to germinate after several years of trying. While I probably don’t save any money, I take a great amount of satisfaction from gardening, and the produce tastes so much better than the mystery stuff at the store shipped in from who knows where.” P.H. “Our garden will be two years old this year thanks to our grand-
attendees voiced that Sycamore needs to focus more just on the basics, especially reading, and is not in a position to customize educaColleen tion – the proGreissinger posed way of the future. Community My point of Press guest view was and is columnist that parents, who know their children the best, should have the choice via vouchers in order to afford to not enroll in the public system if they so choose. Procompetition and market-driven forces would radically transform and “reshape” for the better the entire education system.
Next questions How much attention are you paying to the wedding plans of Prince William and Kate Middleton? Why do you think people are fascinated by the Royal Family? Every week The Northeast Suburban Life asks readers a questions that they can reply to via email. Send your answers to nesuburban@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. children. “After explaining various foods at the dinner table we thought a garden would be the perfect teacher for city kids. Not only do we enjoy our choice of fresh vegetables, we save on food costs.” R.V. “When we moved into this house in 1971, I had a really nice area in the back yard where I planted a whole lot of things like beans, radishes, beets, carrots, corn, tomatoes and other things. It was fun and rewarding to enjoy the fruits of my labor, and I guess I felt a little bit proud of it. “But as years went by, things changed. Trees grew near the garden, and shaded what once was sunny. But perhaps the most significant thing of all was that things got a little complicated as we were raising our three kids, and I didn’t have as much time as I used to. “Today, all of my interest has died, and I think a lot of people would say that this happens as we get older. I wish I still had the time and energy (and a nice plot), but Kroger is so close and so wellstocked that it just doesn’t seem worth it.” B.B. “As to the garden deal, I plan to spend about the same. I felt last year was mostly a failure, but as the season wore on I found most everyone had had the same experience (the drought, you know). “To close on a positive note, my stringbeans were good.” F.N.
The wet spring has altered some garden plans – and enhanced some others.
Symmes Township is accepting new bids for playground equipment at the Rozzi property park after Trustee Jodie Leis said she wanted something “unique” for the park. Do you agree with Leis? What kinds of play equipment would you like to see at the park? No responses.
The demand and needs would naturally be supplied by the providers in a competitive manner with the inherent financial incentives driving the cost of education dramatically downward. How would a $3,000 a year voucher (private tuition) offered in lieu of a $14,733 a year cost per student (Sycamore) impact the taxpayers in Ohio? Gov. Kasich is asking for your support in favor of vouchers. The Ohio House Finance Committee is meeting this week to discuss what changes are needed to our state’s educational system. We need to send a message that the state’s voucher program should be significantly expanded. However, opponents of education reform are bombarding the offices of the governor and state legislators with anti-school choice messages,
basically wanting to continue as a monopoly, so it is essential that they hear from those of us who want choice, with education costs reduction. Please visit the “federation for children.org” website today for more information. Needed changes will never happen if parents, voters, educators and politicians continue to be uninformed or too entrenched in “special interest” groups or just not courageous enough to risk bringing on a seismic quake that would shake us into reality and what is ultimately best for parents, children and the taxpayers (employers) alike. The recession was a decisive incentive to challenge programs and practices that have too long been considered “untouchable.” We simply need to reinvent
our states and schools – period. The “elephant in the living room” was not even looked at Tuesday evening in this audience who profess to be “all about the children” and say they only want what is best for them. What – parents really do not know? The answer is for the adults to boldly lead for the sake of the children, as it is now being forced upon them by taxpayers who are rightfully and finally saying “enough.” If the Sycamore leaders are so sure about their superior services, what is there for them to be worried about, I ask? Let the games of pro-competition begin. There is no more road left to “kick this can” down as we have reached the end of a road called “Fantasy Land Lane.” Colleen Greissinger is a resident of Blue Ash.
Time for U.S. to rethink role In our new and fast-paced world, instant gratification, and its dark half, instant forgetting, makes our nation’s world view both jaded and flawed. Take our recent incursion in Libya and the recent forays to Iraq and Afghanistan. Each began with grand objectives and high ideals that we expected to be fulfilled immediately. Are we kidding? In Libya, we first “re-friended” Gadhafi under President Bush and now declare him the deranged tyrant he always was, now spending billions to bring him down, along with NATO. In Iraq, we supplied Saddam Hussein with weapons (including the nerve agents he used on his own people) in the 1980s because he was a counter-balance to Iran. After invading Iraq, we had no plan, and are now dismayed to see that making a stable Iraq is not done overnight. As for Afghanistan, we helped create a monster, Al-Qaeda, by supplying the “rebels” who were fighting the Soviet invaders and now we have gone from trying to destroy them in a justifiable response to 9-11 to rebuilding Afghanistan as a democracy. And it’s not only in the Middle East. In the 1960s through the 1980s we aided, supported and
abetted repressive military dictatorships in Latin America because we wanted to “counter the Soviet threat.” When that Bruce Healey went away in Community the late ‘80s we ummarily Press guest signored the columnist region. Except Cuba, which is still in the penalty box for “being a repressive Communist regime” while we pour money into communist China – which is somehow different. We now wonder why the likes of Hugo Chavez (who supplies this country with more oil than the Arabian Gulf states) and others are openly hostile, and our support of open markets and democracy is looked upon with grave misgivings by those living there. We are not in a position, financially, morally or politically to be rebuilding nations far from home – or anywhere. If we were an imperial power that took over countries in order to overtly exploit them it would be in our interest to conquer and rebuild. This is not (openly at
least) the case. We have to get off our high horse, recognize that we cannot change what we don’t understand, and have no business imposing change on anyone. As for our financial abilities, we are spending more on our “defense” than all of our allies combined. It is by far the biggest item of discretionary spending on the budget and if cuts are needed we must begin there. In summary, we have embarked on a series of international adventures with hopes of quick fixes and easy “outs” that would leave the world a better place. We ignored or forgot our past actions and their consequences, dismissed knowledge of the regions, peoples and cultures involved as irrelevant and blundered on into the abyss. It’s time to re-think our role in the world with a dose of humility. It is time to realize that the world will not change overnight just because we will it so, and we certainly need to understand the world today in light of our past actions and reflect upon our true national interest. Education is a good place to start. Bruce Healey is an Indian Hill resident.
POLITICALLY SPEAKING Reaction from local lawmakers to issues in the news:
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman comments on the one-year anniversary of the health care law: “Washington missed a historic opportunity a year ago to truly reduce costs and expand coverage for Ohio families and small businesses. “The law’s big-government approach to our health care system is bad for Ohio’s economy. The nearly $813 billion in tax increases in the legislation makes it difficult for companies affected to hire new workers or invest in innovation, technology and research.” “Whether it is federal court rulings or the United States House of Representatives voting to repeal the health care law, it is clear that the new health care is unacceptable to many. Looking back at how this bill was jammed through
on partisan lines, what I find so unfortunate is that there was, and still is, a better way to reduce health care costs and expand coverage without growing government, threatening our economy or risking jobs.”
Ohio Senate Majority Whip Shannon Jones issued the following statement regarding a news conference held by Policy Matters Ohio and the members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus and House Democratic Women’s Caucus to discuss their opposition to Senate Bill 5: “It’s time to put the scare tactics and political rhetoric aside and own up to the fact that we’re broke. We don’t have the tax dollars to sustain many of today’s escalating labor costs and fringe benefits. We need to find the balance between reliable public service and the growing inability to pay for it.”
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The Ohio House Democratic Women’s Caucus is criticizing House passage of legislation which will disenfranchise thousands of qualified voters by requiring all Ohioans to show government photo identification to cast a ballot. Women’s Caucus Secretary Rep. Connie Pillich (DMontgomery) issued this statement: “Over 90 years after women won a hard-fought battle for the right to vote, the Ohio House sends a message to Ohio women: tough luck. This bill disproportionately disenfranchises women due to the number of women who change their names upon marriage and the many older women who have no state ID, nor any means to obtain one. The costs to comply with HB 159 amount to nothing more than a poll tax.”
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Initial U.S. Approval: 2006 BRIEF SUMMARY OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION – Please see package insert for full prescribing information. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Amitiza ® is indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults. Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation Amitiza is indicated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in women ≥ 18 years old. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Amitiza should be taken twice daily orally with food and water. Physicians and patients should periodically assess the need for continued therapy. Chronic Idiopathic Constipation 24 mcg twice daily orally with food and water. Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation 8 mcg twice daily orally with food and water. DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Amitiza is available as an oval, gelatin capsule containing 8 mcg or 24 mcg of lubiprostone. • 8-mcg capsules are pink and are printed with “SPI” on one side • 24-mcg capsules are orange and are printed with “SPI” on one side CONTRAINDICATIONS Amitiza is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Pregnancy The safety of Amitiza in pregnancy has not been evaluated in humans. In guinea pigs, lubiprostone has been shown to have the potential to cause fetal loss. Amitiza should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Women who could become pregnant should have a negative pregnancy test prior to beginning therapy with Amitiza and should be capable of complying with effective contraceptive measures. See Use in Specific Populations (8.1). Nausea Patients taking Amitiza may experience nausea. If this occurs, concomitant administration of food with Amitiza may reduce symptoms of nausea. See Adverse Reactions (6.1). Diarrhea Amitiza should not be prescribed to patients that have severe diarrhea. Patients should be aware of the possible occurrence of diarrhea during treatment. Patients should be instructed to inform their physician if severe diarrhea occurs. See Adverse Reactions (6.1). Dyspnea In clinical trials conducted to study Amitiza in treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and IBS-C there were reports of dyspnea. This was reported at 2.5% of the treated chronic idiopathic constipation population and at 0.4% in the treated IBS-C population. Although not classified as serious adverse events, some patients discontinued treatment on study because of this event. There have been postmarketing reports of dyspnea when using Amitiza 24 mcg. Most have not been characterized as serious adverse events, but some patients have discontinued therapy because of dyspnea. These events have usually been described as a sensation of chest tightness and difficulty taking in a breath, and generally have an acute onset within 30–60 minutes after taking the first dose. They generally resolve within a few hours after taking the dose, but recurrence has been frequently reported with subsequent doses. Bowel Obstruction In patients with symptoms suggestive of mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction, the treating physician should perform a thorough evaluation to confirm the absence of such an obstruction prior to initiating therapy with Amitiza. ADVERSE REACTIONS Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Adverse reactions in dose-finding, efficacy, and long-term clinical studies: The data described below reflect exposure to Amitiza in 1175 patients with chronic idiopathic constipation (29 at 24 mcg once daily, 1113 at 24 mcg twice daily, and 33 at 24 mcg three times daily) over 3- or 4-week, 6-month, and 12-month treatment periods; and from 316 patients receiving placebo over short-term exposure (≤ 4 weeks). The total population (N = 1491) had a mean age of 49.7 (range 19–86) years; was 87.1% female; 84.8% Caucasian, 8.5% African American, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian; and 15.5% elderly (≥ 65 years of age). Table 1 presents data for the adverse reactions that occurred in at least 1% of patients who received Amitiza 24 mcg twice daily and that occurred more frequently with study drug than placebo. In addition, corresponding adverse reaction incidence rates in patients receiving Amitiza 24 mcg once daily is shown. Table 1: Percent of Patients with Adverse Reactions (Chronic Idiopathic Constipation) Placebo System/Adverse Reaction1
Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea Diarrhea Abdominal pain Abdominal distension Flatulence Vomiting Loose stools Abdominal discomfort2 Dyspepsia Dry mouth Stomach discomfort Nervous system disorders Headache Dizziness General disorders and site administration conditions Edema Fatigue Chest discomfort/pain Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders Dyspnea
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Nausea: Approximately 29% of patients who received Amitiza 24 mcg twice daily experienced an adverse reaction of nausea; 4% of patients had severe nausea while 9% of patients discontinued treatment due to nausea. The rate of nausea associated with Amitiza (any dosage) was substantially lower among male (7%) and elderly patients (18%). Further analysis of the safety data revealed that long-term exposure to Amitiza does not appear to place patients at an elevated risk for experiencing nausea. The incidence of nausea increased in a dose-dependent manner with the lowest overall incidence for nausea reported at the 24 mcg once daily dosage (17%). In open-labeled, long-term studies, patients were allowed to adjust the dosage of Amitiza down to 24 mcg once daily from 24 mcg twice daily if experiencing nausea. Nausea decreased when Amitiza was administered with food. No patients in the clinical studies were hospitalized due to nausea. CE-0000456796
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Diarrhea: Approximately 12% of patients who received Amitiza 24 mcg twice daily experienced an adverse reaction of diarrhea; 2% of patients had severe diarrhea while 2% of patients discontinued treatment due to diarrhea. Electrolytes: No serious adverse reactions of electrolyte imbalance were reported in clinical studies, and no clinically significant changes were seen in serum electrolyte levels in patients receiving Amitiza. Less common adverse reactions: The following adverse reactions (assessed by investigator as probably or definitely related to treatment) occurred in less than 1% of patients receiving Amitiza 24 mcg twice daily in clinical studies, occurred in at least two patients, and occurred more frequently in patients receiving study drug than those receiving placebo: fecal incontinence, muscle cramp, defecation urgency, frequent bowel movements, hyperhidrosis, pharyngolaryngeal pain, intestinal functional disorder, anxiety, cold sweat, constipation, cough, dysgeusia, eructation, influenza, joint swelling, myalgia, pain, syncope, tremor, decreased appetite. Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation Adverse reactions in dose-finding, efficacy, and long-term clinical studies: The data described below reflect exposure to Amitiza 8 mcg twice daily in 1011 patients with IBS-C for up to 12 months and from 435 patients receiving placebo twice daily for up to 16 weeks. The total population (N = 1267) had a mean age of 46.5 (range 18–85) years; was 91.6% female; 77.5% Caucasian, 12.9% African American, 8.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian; and 8.0% elderly (≥ 65 years of age). Table 2 presents data for the adverse reactions that occurred in at least 1% of patients who received Amitiza 8 mcg twice daily and that occurred more frequently with study drug than placebo. Table 2: Percent of Patients with Adverse Reactions (IBS-C Studies)
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Includes only those events associated with treatment (possibly or probably related, as assessed by the investigator). Less common adverse reactions: The following adverse reactions (assessed by investigator as probably related to treatment) occurred in less than 1% of patients receiving Amitiza 8 mcg twice daily in clinical studies, occurred in at least two patients, and occurred more frequently in patients receiving study drug than those receiving placebo: dyspepsia, loose stools, vomiting, fatigue, dry mouth, edema, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase, constipation, eructation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspnea, erythema, gastritis, increased weight, palpitations, urinary tract infection, anorexia, anxiety, depression, fecal incontinence, fibromyalgia, hard feces, lethargy, rectal hemorrhage, pollakiuria. One open-labeled, long-term clinical study was conducted in patients with IBS-C receiving Amitiza 8 mcg twice daily. This study comprised 476 intent-to-treat patients (mean age 47.5 [range 21– 82] years; 93.5% female; 79.2% Caucasian, 11.6% African American, 8.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian; 7.8% ≥ 65 years of age) who were treated for an additional 36 weeks following an initial 12–16-week, double-blinded treatment period. The adverse reactions that were reported during this study were similar to those observed in the two double-blinded, controlled studies. Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of Amitiza 24 mcg for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Voluntary reports of adverse reactions occurring with the use of Amitiza include the following: syncope, allergic-type reactions (including rash, swelling, and throat tightness), malaise, increased heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle spasms, rash, and asthenia. DRUG INTERACTIONS Based upon the results of in vitro human microsome studies, there is low likelihood of drug–drug interactions. In vitro studies using human liver microsomes indicate that cytochrome P450 isoenzymes are not involved in the metabolism of lubiprostone. Further in vitro studies indicate microsomal carbonyl reductase may be involved in the extensive biotransformation of lubiprostone to the metabolite M3 (See Pharmacokinetics [12.3].). Additionally, in vitro studies in human liver microsomes demonstrate that lubiprostone does not inhibit cytochrome P450 isoforms 3A4, 2D6, 1A2, 2A6, 2B6, 2C9, 2C19, or 2E1, and in vitro studies of primary cultures of human hepatocytes show no induction of cytochrome P450 isoforms 1A2, 2B6, 2C9, and 3A4 by lubiprostone. No drug–drug interaction studies have been performed. Based on the available information, no protein binding–mediated drug interactions of clinical significance are anticipated. USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy Teratogenic effects: Pregnancy Category C. [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1).] Teratology studies with lubiprostone have been conducted in rats at oral doses up to 2000 mcg/kg/day (approximately 332 times the recommended human dose, based on body surface area), and in rabbits at oral doses of up to 100 mcg/kg/day (approximately 33 times the recommended human dose, based on body surface area). Lubiprostone was not teratogenic in rats or rabbits. In guinea pigs, lubiprostone caused fetal loss at repeated doses of 10 and 25 mcg/kg/day (approximately 2 and 6 times the highest recommended human dose, respectively, based on body surface area) administered on days 40 to 53 of gestation. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. However, during clinical testing of Amitiza, six women became pregnant. Per protocol, Amitiza was discontinued upon pregnancy detection. Four of the six women delivered healthy babies. The fifth woman was monitored for 1 month following discontinuation of study drug, at which time the pregnancy was progressing as expected; the patient was subsequently lost to follow-up. The sixth pregnancy was electively terminated. Amitiza should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. If a woman is or becomes pregnant while taking the drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. Nursing Mothers It is not known whether lubiprostone is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from lubiprostone, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother. Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been studied. Geriatric Use Chronic Idiopathic Constipation The efficacy of Amitiza in the elderly (≥ 65 years of age) subpopulation was consistent with the efficacy in the overall study population. Of the total number of constipated patients treated in the dose-finding, efficacy, and long-term studies of Amitiza, 15.5% were ≥ 65 years of age, and 4.2% were ≥ 75 years of age. 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Jim Aria, owner of Aria’s Oriental Rugs in Montgomery, tells first-grade students from Montgomery Elementary School how rugs are made.
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Ellen Swallow, left, was the inspiration for her sister Meg to create a vegan ice cream.
PhroZen scoops vegan Nirvana By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
Meg Swallow just wanted to be able to share a summertime dessert with her sister, Ellen. But Ellen, 19, is a vegan, and ice cream isn’t part of a vegan diet, which excludes all animal products. So Meg, 23, set about creating an ice cream alternative with a notable characteristic. It had to have the taste and texture of real ice cream. She hadn’t been able to find a suitable one in the stores, so she began to experiment in her kitchen. It was the creamy consistency that was the glitch, since typical ice cream uses eggs for that. After much research and taste testing, she discovered similar results using arrow root. Soy and coconut sub for milk, and the fat comes from soybean oil. And PhroZen was created. It’s also gluten free, “but still creamy and rich,” Meg said. “You can scoop it out of the freezer.” Gluten-free products contain no cereals such as wheat, barley, rye or triticale. In the several months since she began selling it at two local shops, Meg has announced the inclusion of
a soft serve and a gourmet line of flavors. That line includes lemon lavender and almond fig. The 23-year-old Wyoming resident makes and sells PhroZen at Meals To Go at 8592 Winton Road. Wyoming resident Janet Drachman rents part of her certified kitchen so Meg can make the ice cream. The vegan dessert also can be purchased at Park and Vine, at 1202 Main St. in Over-the-Rhine. Meg’s trial-and-error led to a product that was named Best Vegan Dessert by City Beat, in its recent Best of Cincinnati edition. It was an experience over theory that supports the zen name. So now the sisters can snack together, enjoying a dessert that Ellen describes as Nirvana, “a state of perfect happiness, ideal or idyllic.” They created a Facebook page, where a flavor of the month is featured, as well as information about the product, and opportunities for conversation about PhroZen. They also can be contacted at phrozenicecream@yahoo.com. “You can feel at peace knowing no animal products are used,” they say on Facebook. “After all, they deserve happiness, too.”
Ask and ye shall receive. Julie Simpson, a first-grade teacher at Montgomery Elementary School, recently learned that is true – especially if you ask a generous heart. With money running short because of tight school budgets and limited Parent Teacher Organization funds, Simpson walked into Aria’s Oriental Rugs, a business near the school on Montgomery Road, and asked owner Jim Aria for an area rug for her students to sit on during reading time. “Mr. Aria listened and graciously acknowledged my request,” Simpson said. “A beautiful Persian rug with galloping race horses and various patterns has a new home in my classroom.” Aria said he gave the rug to Montgomery Elementary School for a simple reason: “I have a passion for the children and the teachers,” Aria said. He certainly does, Simpson said, because Aria was able to turn the gift into a learning experience for the children. “Not only did Mr. Aria provide a rug for the students to learn on, but he offered his expertise in the art of rug making when he invited all 20 stu-
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First-grade students from Montgomery Elementary School marvel at the big rugs hanging in Aria’s Oriental Rugs in Montgomery. dents to his business for a hands-on learning experience,” Simpson said. While there, Mrs. Simpson’s class learned that rugs in Aria’s store come primarily from China, India, Iran, Nepal and Turkey and that, in the words of her students: • “Hand-made rugs take between 12 to 18 months to make,” said Gracie Gerbus. • “An artist designs each rug pattern,” said Ariana Silver. “After a design is determined, a map of the rug is made. A weaver uses the map to hand stitch every color into the pattern. Each time the color changes in a rug, a knot has to be tied and another color begins.” • “Tassels are hooked really tight through the entire rug and go over and under,” said Patrick Sutton.
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Jim Aria, owner of Aria’s Oriental Rugs in Montgomery, talks to first-grade students from Montgomery Elementary School about the painstaking way the rugs are made.
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Jim Aria, owner of Aria’s Oriental Rugs in Montgomery, with his new friends, students in first-grade teacher Julie Simpson’s class at Montgomery Elementary School. From left: first row, Sadie Morrow, Camille Martin, Naomi Murrell, Amanda Renner and Seolbin Lee; second row, Morgan Le, Aria, Anubhav Saha Roy, Simpson and Alicia Walden; third row, Benny Gerbus, Manny Escalante, Andrew Steinert, Alexandra Torre, Gracie Gerbus and Aaron Robinson; fourth row, Joshua Willis, Aidan Speridakos, Jordan Dailey, Patrick Sutton, Heidi Sharp and Ariana Silver.
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Northeast Suburban Life
April 27, 2011
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, A P R I L 2 8
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Juried Exhibition, 1-4 p.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 272-3700; www.womansartclub.com. Mariemont. Charley Harper Art Show, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., River Hills Christian Church, Free. 831-7230; www.rowhouse.com. Loveland.
HealthRhythms, 1-2 p.m., Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Weekly exercise program uses music and percussion to “drum up health” for seniors. Reduce stress, promote wellness and improve quality of life. No musical experience required. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Music and Wellness Coalition. Through June 3. 315-7393; www.musicandwellness.net. Blue Ash.
HOME & GARDEN
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SHOPPING
Charley Harper Art Show, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., River Hills Christian Church, 6300 Price Road, Art exhibit and sale featuring works by the late artist. Free. Presented by Row House Gallery. Through May 22. 831-7230; www.rowhouse.com. Loveland.
Mini Escapes, 6:30-8 p.m., Loveland Greenhouse, 11924 Lebanon Road, Create your own mini-world/vacation in a container. Bring your own pot or terrarium or purchase one. Cost is materials used. 6831581. Symmes Township. Gardening Series: Part 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road, Three-part series on gardening. Ages 50 and up. $5. Reservations required. Presented by Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. 247-1330. Montgomery.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe, 7201 Montgomery Road, 791-2922. Silverton.
LECTURES
Town Hall Lecture Series, 11 a.m., Montgomery Assembly of God, 7950 Pfeiffer Road, With Nick Clooney. Topic: The Movies That Changed Us. Benefits scholarships and other educational projects. $35. Reservations required, available online. Presented by Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. 852-1901; townhall2010-web.eventbrite.com/. Montgomery. Town Hall Lecture Series, 8 p.m., Sycamore Junior High School, 5757 Cooper Road, With Nick Clooney. Topic: The Movies That Changed Us. Benefits scholarships and other educational projects. $35. Reservations required, available online. Presented by Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. 852-1901; townhall2010-web.eventbrite.com/. Montgomery.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Springtime Animals Story Time, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road, 794-9440. Kenwood.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny’s Solo Blues, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, 697-9705; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland. LoHeat, 9 p.m.-midnight, HD Beans Cafe, 6721 Montgomery Road, Jam with rock and blues music. Presented by H.D. Beans Cafe. 7936036; www.loheatlive.com. Silverton.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Billy D. Washington, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, $8, $4 college and military night. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Taking the Savvy Path to Injury Prevention, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road, Montgomery Room. Learn to gain awareness and avoid injury. Free. Presented by TriHealth Seniority. 247-1330. Montgomery.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Motherless Daughters Support Group, 78:30 p.m., Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road, For adult women who have lost or miss nurturing care of their mother. Free. Presented by Motherless Daughters Ministry. 489-0892. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, 7 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 503-4262; www.coda.org. Montgomery.
Same Time Next Year, 7 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Plot follows a love affair between two people who are married to others. Men ages 27-51 and women ages 24-48. Bring head shots and resumes, if possible. Cold readings from the script. Production dates: July 8-24. Free. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. 2158308; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
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Night in White, 7:30-11 p.m., Krombholz Jewelers, 9399 Shelly Lane, Swag bags for first 200 attendees, freeze modeling of latest fashion trends, music by Snidely Brothers, specialty cocktails and silent auction. Dress: White “cocktail chic” attire. Benefits The Eight Days & One Hour Foundation’s Stephen Morsch Nursing Scholarship. $15, $10 advance online. Presented by Cincy Chic. 721-2445; https://www.eventbrite.com/register?orderid =33993201581&eid=1127695969. Montgomery.
EDUCATION
Introduction to Horse Driving for Farming Purposes, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Turner Farm, $150 for two days. Registration required. 561-7400; email turnerfarm@zoomtown.com; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Bar Tasting, 4-7 p.m., The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road, Friday tastings with John, the winebar-keep. Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Health Screenings, 10 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road, Blood pressure screenings, stress screenings and consultation about your wellness needs. Free. 784-0084. Silverton.
KARAOKE
Karaoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe, 791-2922. Silverton.
LITERARY - SIGNINGS
Sports Card and Memorabilia Show, 4-9 p.m., Moeller High School, 9001 Montgomery Road, Buy, sell or trade from 140 dealer tables. Autograph guests include: Reds 1988 Rookie of the Year Chris Sabo, Reds current Pitcher Mike Leake, Reds 1966 Rookie of the Year Tommy Helms and UC Bearcats and Bengals 1969 Rookie of the Year Quarterback Greg Cook. $3. 290-5225; www.cincycardshows.com. Kenwood. S A T U R D A Y, A P R I L 3 0
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Wine Tasting Event, 6-8 p.m., Meier’s Wine Cellars, 6955 Plainfield Road, Four tastings and light refreshments. Arts and Crafts Affair with silent auction and Buy It Now items. Tour of shelter. Benefits Scratching Post Cat Shelter and Adoption Center. $10. Presented by The Scratching Post. 984-6369. Silverton.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Laughter Yoga, 9-10:30 a.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Combines laughter exercises and yoga breathing to give health benefits of hearty laughter. With Patrick Welage. Family friendly. $10. Registration required. 985-6732. Montgomery.
FOOD & DRINK
Spring Wine and Food Fest, 2-6 p.m., The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. Two sessions: 2-4 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Different selections of wines each session. $3 for four tastes. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.
LITERARY - SIGNINGS
John Schuster, 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road, Author discusses and signs “The Power of Your Past.” Free. 794-9440. Kenwood. Bells of the World, 1-4:30 p.m., Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive, Collection of bells from around the world. Free. 683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Bob Cushing, 7:30 p.m., Flipdaddy’s Burgers & Beers, 7453 Wooster Pike, 272-2337; www.flipdaddys.com. Columbia Township.
MUSIC - CABARET
Sinatra Night, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, With Matt Snow, “The Cincinnati Sinatra.” Family friendly. Free. 697-9705; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
ON STAGE - COMEDY
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny Moorman Group, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 LovelandMadeira Road, 791-2753. Symmes Township.
MUSIC - ROCK
Model Behavior, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Hahana Beach, 7605 Wooster Pike, Presented by Model Behavior. 272-1990. Columbia Township.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Billy D. Washington, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 18 and up. 9849288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
SHOPPING
Sports Card and Memorabilia Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Moeller High School, $3. 2905225; www.cincycardshows.com. Kenwood. S U N D A Y, M A Y 1
ART EXHIBITS
Charley Harper Art Show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., River Hills Christian Church, Free. 831-7230; www.rowhouse.com. Loveland.
MUSEUMS
Obert Skye, 6:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road, Author discusses and signs “Choke,” latest addition to Pillage series. 794-9440. Kenwood. Bob Cushing, 8 p.m., InCahoots, 4110 Hunt Road, Free. 793-2600. Blue Ash.
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Madeira Branch Library is celebrating El Dia de los Niños, or “Children’s Book Day” from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at 7200 Miami Ave., Madeira. The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and the Kenton County Public Library and various community organizations will come together for a storytime that goes around the world in 180 minutes. Highlights include international storytime in multiple languages, free books for kids, Zumba instruction, Indian dance, appearances by storybook characters and library mascots, crafts, games, face-painting, piñatas and snacks. The free celebration embraces all cultures and celebrates literacy in all languages.
Billy D. Washington, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 21 and up. 9849288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Cincinnati RELOAD - Youth Worker’s One Day Training, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road, One-day youth workers conference for all who work with urban and suburban youth in ministry or community. Conference is for the purpose of training, encouraging, and connecting youth workers who work in ministry with minimal training resources, support and reward. For adult youth workers and high school students. $25-$40. Registration required. Presented by Urban Youth Worker’s Institute. 800-734-8994; reloadcincinnati2011.eventbrite.com/. Montgomery.
“Cardinal,” a work by Charley Harper.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Celebration of the Community of Life, 34:30 p.m., Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, 4 p.m. Art Opening of “Sharing the Dream of Our Regeneration.” Mixed media show with imagery and words by Cincinnati artist Cherri Ann Forest, an engaged environment advocate and mystic with global focus.$20 family of five or more; $5. 683-2340. Loveland.
FOOD & DRINK
Sunday Supper, 5:30 p.m., Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, $15, $10 children ages 10 and under. Reservations required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Sing Me To Freedom, 4 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati Boychoir. Songs that provided spiritual release and celebration for oppressed peoples. Featuring works by John Taverner, Andre Thomas and Bonia Shur, local composer. Family friendly. $15, $10 Seniors and students. Presented by Cincinnati Boychoir. 761-7500; www.cincinnatiboychoir.org. Amberley Village.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Ribbon Cutting/Open House, Noon-1:30 p.m., Brain Balance Achievement Center of Cincinnati, 12084 Montgomery Road, Includes book signing by Dr. Robert Melillo, cofounder of Brain Balance Center and author of “Disconnected Kids and Reconnected Kids.” Free. 257-0705; www.brainbalancecenters.com. Symmes Township.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Samba Jazz Syndicate, 7-10 p.m., Cactus Pear Southwest Bistro, 9500 Kenwood Road, No cover. 791-4424. Blue Ash.
NATURE
Weed Walk with Nancy Ogg, 6 p.m., Turner Farm, $26. Registration required. 859-2509204; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
NATURE
Weed Walk with Nancy Ogg, 6 p.m., Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road, Tour fields, woods and gardens to learn about edible, medicinal weeds and indicator weeds that give us information about our garden space. Learn how to control weeds without chemicals. Includes a 12-page booklet and identification guide and entry into door prize drawing. $26. Registration required. 859-250-9204; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill. T U E S D A Y, M A Y 3
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Paper Art and Greeting Card Making Workshop, 7-8:30 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Using colorful card stock, stamps, rhinestones and ribbon, design greeting cards especially for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Instructor: Judy Workman. Ages 5 and up with parent or ages 16 and up. $27, $20 members; $5 material fee paid at first class. Registration required. 7617500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
ART EXHIBITS
Charley Harper Art Show, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., River Hills Christian Church, Free. 831-7230; www.rowhouse.com. Loveland.
EDUCATION
Poetry Workshop for Women, 7-9 p.m., Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, For women interested in writing as a spiritual and creative practice. Includes instruction in the art and craft of poetry, writing time and opportunities for participants to share what they have written. Poetry craft sessions held on alternate Tuesdays to provide opportunities for constructive feedback. $175 weekly with craft session. Registration required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.
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ART EXHIBITS
Charley Harper Art Show, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., River Hills Christian Church, Free. 831-7230; www.rowhouse.com. Loveland.
COOKING CLASSES
Cinco de Mayo, Noon-1 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Tex-Mex recipes with Lori Cole, owner of Savory Melodies. Ages 18 and up. $15, free for members. Reservations required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Partnerships in Motion: A Renaissance in Aging, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Barrington of Oakley, 4855 Babson Place, Information on how you can better cope and be inspired with many challenges related to aging or your caregiving experience. Ages 21 and up. $35. Registration required. Presented by Caregiver Assistance Network. 241-7745; www.catholiccharitiesswo.org. Oakley.
HOME & GARDEN
Hypertufa Trough Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Loveland Greenhouse, 11924 Lebanon Road, Learn to make your own hypertufa containers. $45. 683-1581. Symmes Township.
Billy D. Washington, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8, $4 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
RELIGIOUS
Yom Hashoah, 2 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Commemoration of Shoah includes candle lighting, prayer and moving program that remembers lives lost during the Holocaust and honors the lives saved. Free. 487-3055; www.holocaustandhumanity.org. Amberley Village.
SHOPPING
Madeira Art Fair, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Madeira, Miami Avenue, Water colors, oil paintings, pottery, and other art mediums. Music. Concessions available. Plant sale with Miami Hills garden Club. Rain or shine. Benefits Madeira Woman’s Club. Free. Presented by Madeira Woman’s Club. 561-7228. Madeira. Sports Card and Memorabilia Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Moeller High School, $3. 2905225; www.cincycardshows.com. Kenwood. M O N D A Y, M A Y 2 STAFF/MEG VOGEL
The 2011 Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Show will be featuring the butterflies of Brazil through June 26. Pictured is a Peleides Blue Morpho from South America. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children under 17. Ages 4 and under are free. Family packs are $20 (includes admission for two adults and up to six children). Krohn Conservatory is located at 1501 Eden Park Drive. For details, call 513-421-4086 or visit www.ButterflyShow.com.
EXERCISE CLASSES Butts and Guts, 12:45-1:45 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Studio A. Mondays and Wednesdays through May 25. Ages 18 and up. $100. Reservations required. 985-6745. Montgomery.
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See what all the “fuzz” is about this May at the Cincinnati Zoo during Zoo Babies. Some of the babies you will see include: bonobos (pictured), a white-handed gibbon, a little penguin and Zuri, a female baby Maasai giraffe who was born April 2. The event is free with regular zoo admission. Admission prices are $14 for adults, $10 for children (2-12), children under 2 are free and parking is additional. The zoo opens daily at 9 a.m. For more information, call 513-281-4700 or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.
Community | Life
April 27, 2011
Northeast Suburban Life
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The virtue we may have until we know we have it The creation story in Genesis says that God created us humans by mixing dust and spirit. Humility is to know this about ourselves and be willing to live with this mixture that we are. Humility is a virtue misunderstood by most of us. We associate it with people who are pushovers for bullies, wimpy unassertive people, spineless employees, cringing wives, or sweet-talking pious people. Most people would prefer to be called powerful than humble. Our confusion about humility is caused by two misunderstandings. One way thinks it means the diminishment of one’s selfhood and identity, blandness, the dread of being noticed or of speaking before a group, or a passion for
anonymity. Such e r r o n e o u s images of humility are more expressive of certain tendencies than humility. The other Father Lou misunderstandGuntzelman ing of humility is Perspectives when we think it means running oneself down, denying qualities or skills we actually have, or feigning a worthlessness (sometimes in order to have another praise us). It’s been suggested, the next time a good singer says, “Oh, I really can’t sing very well,” agree with him or her and say, “Well, you tried your best!”
Then notice their reaction. Humility is truth. One of the reasons humility is so difficult for a human to possess is because our egos like to be seen as special and to stand out from everyone else. We enjoy being seen as the “best” or the “worst,” rather than just an ordinary imperfect human being who sometimes makes mistakes. Many of us harbor the supposition that either we’ve experienced a worse childhood and bag of circumstances than most people, or, that we are highly gifted and a cut above the rest of people. We’re enthralled by grandiosity or victimhood. Each of us is a spark of divinity encased in compost. Someone has described humans as “the jux-
taposition of incongruities.” The Latin word “humus” (soil, dust, earth, etc.) is the root word of both the words “human” and “humility.” And at the same we are made in God’s precious image and likeness. Therapist Wayne Muller says, “Each of us was given a particular combination of wounds, gifts, talents, and imperfections that merely give texture to the quality of our experience.” As a result, he says, “We are all human beings who are born, trying to survive, learning to love, and preparing to live and die with some dignity and peace. No more, no less. To learn humility is to honor that your hurt and mine are one, that my life and yours are cut from the same cloth,
and that we share the gentle communication of being human.” Humility is so important that it is impossible for anyone to have any authentic type of spiritual life without the virtue of humility. Humility tames the ego and rids us of superficiality and arrogance. It compels us to be true to ourselves and respect others. Because of the nature of our egos, humility is an extremely slippery virtue. In the act of thinking we possess it, we prove to ourselves we don’t. A Sufi adage says, “A saint is a saint unless he knows he is one.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Before getting work done, check roofer’s references This is the time of year when our area is hit with severe windstorms that can damage the roof of your home. A lot can be learned from the windstorm of September 2008, when roofers were kept busy for months. Like thousands of others, Marc and Julie Silverman needed a new roof on their Symmes Township home. Marc heard about a roofer from a friend and hired him. It’s what’s happened since then that can be a lesson for us all. Earlier this year Julie noticed a leak in the house. “Our bathroom ceiling is coming down. We had the roofer come over a couple of weeks ago and he said he couldn’t find the source of
the leak,” she said. S o o n there were more leaks in the ceiling. That prompted the SilverHoward Ain mans to Hey Howard! call in several other roofers hoping to find the source of the problem. “There were numerous things that they found are wrong – pages and pages of things. We’ve gotten estimates from $3,000 just to repair it, up to $11,000,” said Julie. The Silvermans decided the best thing to do was tear
You want to hire a firm that’s been in business for several years and has a good record. off the bad roof because it was so done so poorly. Julie said she’s learned, “When there’s a storm all of a sudden everybody’s a roofer. We trusted him, and allowed him to do our roof – and now you see what’s happened. “The insurance company was paying a little bit for the damage in our house – not very much. Then they tried to go after the roofer because they did pay for the roof and felt his work was not acceptable.”
Unfortunately, that roofer didn’t have liability insurance, which would have paid for the damage to their house. “People don’t know until something happens that there’s something wrong with their roof. So, other than appearance, we wouldn’t have known it either. It never looked great, but what do we know about roofing?” Julie said. The Silvermans say they have not been able to get that bad roofer to return their calls or answer their letter. He hung up on me when I called. But, it’s believed this roofer is still out there working, so you need to protect yourself.
Always check out a company with the Better Business Bureau. If the BBB has no record of the company, get another company. You want to hire a firm that’s been in business for several years and has a good record. In addition, check out the company’s references. Don’t forget to get a copy of the company’s liability insurance and Worker’s Compensation policy – both of which are designed to protect you. If you can’t get a copy of each, find another company. Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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Cool spring days call for warm, lighter soups As I write this column, it is 50 degrees outside with cloudy skies. We’ve had lots of rain, too. My husband, Frank, was supposed to clean out the wood stove for the season but got behind on his chores. He said today he’s happy about that, too, since we had to build a fire in it to keep the baby chicks warm. They’re nestled quite snugly in front of the stove in a little box with sawdust.
I ’ m anxious, though, for the weather to cooperate so we can put them outside. Rita They chirp Heikenfeld constantly! I t ’ s Rita’s kitchen been a great year so far for foraging for wild
edibles. We’ve already gotten a small bounty of morel mushrooms, and the wild violets are like a purple carpet in the yard.
hard boil, cook one minute. Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Store in cool, dry place. Elegant on scones and biscuits.
Healthy spring garden vegetable soup
Crockpot potato soup with sausage
This is a lighter soup for spring. 2 cups sliced carrots 1 cup diced onion or more to taste 1 tablespoon garlic, minced or more to taste 6 cups broth – your choice beef, chicken or vegetable, low-sodium and fatfree 3 cups diced cabbage 1 cup green beans 2 tablespoons tomato paste or more to taste 1 generous teaspoon dried basil or to taste 3 ⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano or to taste Salt and pepper to taste 1 zucchini, diced Parmesan cheese for garnish Put carrots, onion and garlic in nonstick soup pot. Spray with olive oil cooking spray. Cook over low heat until soft, about five minutes. Add everything but zucchini and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer, covered, and cook about 20 minutes or until beans are tender. Stir in zucchini and heat a few more minutes. Sprinkle each serving generously with Parmesan.
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Jessie and Kim Caudill help Rita Heikenfeld by skimming the foam from the jars of violet jam and jelly.
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The Caudill kids have been bringing me violets by the bagful. We had fun making jam and jelly. I told them we could sell these as gourmet items! 2 cups packed violet blossoms, without stems 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 ⁄4 cup water 21⁄2 cups sugar 3 ⁄4 cup water (a second time) 1 pkg. dry pectin Put 3⁄4 cup water and the violet blossoms in a blender and blend well. Add the lemon juice and notice how the violet paste turns a richer purple as soon as the lemon juice hits the dull purple paste. Add the sugar and blend again to dissolve. Next, stir the package of pectin into the second 3⁄4 cup water in a saucepan and bring it to a
boil, continuing to boil hard for one minute. Pour the hot pectin into the blender with the violet paste. Blend again and pour into jars or small storage containers. Let cool, then cover with lids and store in fridge or freezer.
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21⁄2 cups boiling water 3 cups tightly packed violet blossoms without stems 1 ⁄4 cup lemon juice 1 pkg. dry pectin 4 cups sugar Pour 21⁄2 cups boiling water over violets. Let sit overnight or for 12 hours to infuse. Strain and measure. You should have 2 cups liquid; if not, add water. Add 1⁄4 cup lemon juice and one package of powdered pectin. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add 4 cups sugar all at once. When mixture comes to a
If you’re looking for an easy and tasty soup, this may be for you. From Darlo Tanner, who said she received this recipe from her sister, and Darlo has shared it “with people from Texas and Florida.” I’ve had it in my file for awhile, and am glad I found it again. Darlo said she has used reduced-fat sausage and fat-free soups and it was very good. She’s also used Italian sausage. “Even better the next day,” she said. 2 pounds sausage 1 large onion 2 bags diced frozen hash browns, no need to thaw 2 cans each: cream of mushroom soup and cream of celery soup 2 cups milk 1 cup water, or more if needed Brown sausage and onion and crumble sausage. Drain and stir in rest of ingredients. Pour into sprayed crockpot on high for four hours. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
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Deer Park resident named YWCA Career Woman of Achievement
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Symmes Township library hosts a book sale the weekend of April 28-April 30.
Symmes library hosts book sale What better way to celebrate spring than by stocking up on books, CDs, DVDs, VHS movies, audio books and more? Join the Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County as they host a used book sale for avid readers at the Symmes Township Branch Library the weekend of April 28-30. The branch is at 11850 Enyart Road in Loveland. In addition to audiovisual offerings, there will be a wide selection of items offered, including fiction and nonfiction books for children and adults. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Prices begin at 50 cents. Sale hours: • Thursday, April 28, noon-8 p.m. • Friday, April 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Friends fund thousands of free programs at the Main Library and 40 branches for children and adults, and also sponsor the annual summer reading program, purchase items for the Library’s collection, and provide items for the library not in its regular budget. Did you know that you
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Symmes Township library hosts a book sale the weekend of April 28-April 30. can also buy used books and other items at the Friends’ Warehouse in Hartwell or the Library Friends’ Shop downtown at the Main Library? The Warehouse is open for sales several times each month. The Warehouse, 8456 Vine Street (Hartwell), is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the second Monday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the fourth Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Warehouse also offers thousands of vinyl records, all priced at $1 apiece. The Library Friends’ Shop has a “Book Nook” open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (phone: (513) 369-6920). There, you will find fiction and nonfiction in nearly every genre, for chil-
dren and adults, and a limited supply of CDs, DVDs, and more. For more information contact the warehouse at (513) 369-6035 or the Symmes Township Branch at (513) 369-6001. You can also email friendsofplch1@fuse.net, or visit friends.cincinnatilibrary.org/. Visit the Friends on Facebook to keep up with the latest book sale and Library Friends’ Shop news: www. facebook.com/pages/Cincinnati-OH/Friends-of-thePublic-Library-of-CincinnatiHamilton-County/ 70383726212. We gratefully accept donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, videotapes, audiobooks and LPs. Call 513-369-6035.
Deer Park resident Dr. Monica Newby keeps busy as the sole practitioner of two orthodontic offices in Cincinnati and Dayton. Newby is also a member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Development Committee, Red Cross Health and Safety Committee, Advocates for Youth in Education, Cincinnati Chapter of the Links and Women's Alliance, Inc. She is also a part of the YWCA Rising Star Board Leadership Program. Her hard work and volunteer activities have paid off. Newby was selected as a YWCA Career Woman of Achievement for 2011. In a press release from the YWCA, a list of some of Newby’s other achievements include being the first African-American woman dental specialist in Cincinnati and the first AfricanAmerican woman orthodontist in private practice in Cincinnati and Dayton. Newby will be honored during a luncheon Thursday, May 19, at the Duke Energy Convention Center along with seven other women. This is the 32nd year the YWCA has honored Career
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Dr. Monica Newby of Deer Park was a winner of the YWCA Salute to Career Women of Achievement. Newby is an orthodontist with practices in Fairfax and Dayton. She is one of eight recipients who will be honored Thursday, May 19, during a luncheon at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Women of Achievement in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Newby and the other winners were selected from nearly 100 nominees. Nominations were made by businesses organizations and individuals. The winners were selected by a five-person panel for An independent panel of five community leaders selected those best exemplifying personal career success, dynamic leadership qualities and the unique ability to serve as role models. To learn more about the YWCA and the Career
The YWCA Career Women of Achievement for 2011 • Susan G. Branscome, president & founder, Q10 Triad Capital Advisors of Cincinnati, Inc. • Robin Hirsch Everhart, chief compliance officer & vice president of government affairs & corporate communications, Cintas Corp. • Noreen J. Hayes, senior vice president, human resources, Western & Southern Financial Group • Kathleen Kelly, president Kroger Finance, The Kroger Co. • Lee Ann Liska, chief operating officer, Mercy Health Partners • Monica L. Newby, D.D.S., orthodontis, Monica L. Newby, D.D.S., Inc., Orthodontics • Valarie L. Sheppard, senior vice president, Procter & Gamble • Judith Warren, MPH, executive director, Health Care Access Now Also being recognized is Walnut Hills High School senior Jessica Donaldson with a Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship and Angela Lewis with the Charlotte Schmidlapp Scholarship. Women of Achievement award luncheon, visit www.ymca.org.
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Young BAMSO winners perform The winners of the annual Blue Ash/Montgomery Young Artist Competition were announced at the Orchestra’s Holiday Concert. With each year the talent pool of young musicians grows ever more impressive. There are four competition categories; three separate instrumental divisions: strings (violin, viola, cello, double-bass); keyboard (piano, harpsichord, organ, etc.); and woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar and Harp plus a category for musicians 13-and-under, regardless of instrument.
Jenny Lee
Violinist Jenny Lee, 16, was the first place winner in the strings category with second place awarded to 15-year-old cellist Benjamin Fryxell. The competition was so fierce in this category that three more young musicians were noted for honorable mention: cellist Josh Halpern, 17; violinist Jacqueline Kitzmiller, 18 and violinist Kanako Shimasaki, 18. Lee, born in Seoul, South Korea and started the violin at age 4. She’s a junior at Bloomington High School
South. At age 8, she moved to Bloomington, Ind., to continue with her violin studies. Jenny has been studying with Won-Bin Yim since 2004 and joined the Cincinnati Starling Project at CCM. She has soloed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the Starling Chamber Orchestra. Jenny participated in the Aspen Music Festival for several years and, in 2010, participated in the International Great Mountain’s festival in South Korea. Jenny was the winner of the Overture Awards of Cincinnati Arts Association, and was granted a scholarship to make her further studies on the violin. Also, she won the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Sideby-Side Concerto Competition, and received 2nd prize in Michael Ben and Illene Komisarow Maurer Young Musicians Contest of 2010.
Lucy Hattemer
In the keyboard category Lucy Hattemer, 15, took top honors, with 17-year-old Billy Fang in second place. Hattemer is a sophomore at Walnut Hills High School, where she studies piano with School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA)
piano chair, Simon Goykhman. Hattemer previously attended SCPA for five years, and was a piano, dance, and drama major. In November 2009, Lucy was selected by CCM professor Awadagin Pratt to perform a duet at the White House as part of the Classical Music Student Workshop Concert. In prior years, Lucy medaled in Cincinnati’s World Piano Competition, and performed twice in honors recitals at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Hattemer will perform Saint-Saens’ Concerto No. 2 with the Walnut Hills Senior High Orchestra in January of 2011 and then again in April 2011 at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Hattemer continues to study ballet as a member of the de la Dance Company where she just completed performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Beyond piano and dance, Lucy loves to read novels, play board games with her seven siblings, and spend time with her friends.
Casey Clyde
Flutist Casey Clyde, 16, was awarded first prize in the “other” instrument cate-
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gory, with 17-year-old clarinetist Zachary Stump placing second. Clyde is a senior at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township. Besides performing as first chair in her school’s top concert band, she is principal flutist in the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra. Clyde has been awarded firt place in the following competitions: 2009 Dayton Philharmonic High School Concerto-Winds, 2008 BAMSO Symphony Young Artist Concerto-Winds, 2010 NEOFA High School Competition, the Central Ohio Flute Association’s 2008 Junior and 2010 Senior High Divisions. She graduated from the flute studio of Leesa Alford and is now currently a student of Jasmine Choi. Clyde’s college plans are to pursue a degree in flute performance.
Michael Zyzak
In the 13-and-under category 13-year-old cellist Michael Zyzak took first place with violinist Bryson Karrer, 11, taking second. Michael Zyzak, 13, began his cello studies at age four. Currently, he is studying with Susan Moses, and is a
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member of the Indiana University String Academy Cello Virtuosi group. In 2007, he made his professional solo debut with the Louisville Orchestra under the baton of maestro Jason Weinberger. He has also appeared live numerous times as an invited guest on WUOL 90.5. He was a first prize winner in numerous competitions including the 2007 Louisville Orchestra Young Artist Competition, WUOL 90.5 Young Artist Competition, OMTA All-State Buckeye Competition, and the 2009 Dayton Philharmonic Solo Competition. In 2009, he was the finalist of the Blount – Slawson Young Artist Competition. A At 12, he became the youngest first prize winner in the Junior Division of the 2009 David Popper Cello International Competition, Hungary. Besides music, he balances his life with golf, and Taekwondo. Zyzak also holds a first degree black belt in Taekwondo certified under the World Taekwondo Federation.
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All first place competition winners will perform with the Orchestra during the 2011 season. Second place winners will perform with the Blue Ash Youth Symphony Orchestra during its season. All Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra concerts are free to the public. For more information please check their website, www.bamso.org, or call Susan Pace, business manager, Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, at (513) 549-2197. Residents of Blue Ash, Montgomery and surrounding communities are encouraged to support the orchestra through membership in the Friends of the Symphony or the Symphony Guild, which promotes cultural and educational projects and plans social and fund raising events. The orchestra has support from the William O. Purdy Jr. Foundation, ArtsWave, the Ohio Arts Council and the cities of Blue Ash and Montgomery.
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Does your house have a concrete block foundation wall? Common problems homeowners have with this type of foundation are horizontal cracks. Consult an independent professional engineer to determine the cause of the problem and to provide the appropriate method of repair, if repair is even necessary. The most common cause of horizontal cracks in concrete block foundation walls is excessive unbalanced soil pressure. This type of movement will have horizontal cracks that may occur near the center of the wall or nearer to the top of the wall. Sometimes, the soil pressure may shear the first course of concrete block above the basement floor slab and the wall slides inward. These cracks will staircase up and down the foundation walls near the ends of the wall. A second cause of horizontal cracks may be porches or sets of steps anchored to the foundation walls. When porches or steps have been installed, these typically have a very shallow foundation and may settle due to the un-compacted fill soil along a foundation, causing the top of the wall to pull outward or push inward. Less common causes of horizontal cracks may be settlement, landslides or the lack of foundation anchors that connect the foundation wall to the floor framing. This type of movement may also be indicated with a bow in the top of the foundation wall. There are several types of repairs for these cracks. If the wall is pushed inward due to unbalanced soil pressure, the walls may be braced with steel columns or reinforced with steel reinforcing rods with solid-filled concrete blocks. Carbon fiber straps adhered to the walls is an engineered repair method, but is typically more expensive than the method above and will not
fully repair the wall if the wall is sheared at the bottom. Several foundation ompanies Michael cinstall yard Montgomery a n c h o r s . Community T h e s e tightPress guest require ening twice columnist a year due to anchor creep in the soil and may be a more expensive repair. Another repair suggested by foundation repair companies is to excavate the exterior of the foundation wall and install a new exterior wall against the existing foundation wall. Unless this new wall is specifically designed as a self-supporting retaining wall for each house, this method may not stop lateral movement. Installing an exterior and/or interior waterproofing system does not eliminate soil pressure or stop lateral movement. Considerations the engineer will use to design a cost effective method of repair will include the cause of movement and the layout of the lot. If the house is located on a sloping lot, the appropriate repair may include reinforced concrete buttresses or counterforts. Bracing one wall when the opposite wall is mostly above ground may cause the whole house to lean. An independent professional engineer should inspect to determine the actual cause and present the most cost-effective method of repair. Engineering design plans or details lets homeowners get multiple contractors to bid the same scope of work and provide professional documentation when selling the home. Michael Montgomery of Buyers Protection Group, is licensed Engineer in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Call 800-285-3001 or www. engineeringandfoundations.com.
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April 27, 2011
Northeast Suburban Life
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Ed Silvoso urges 750 local Christian businesspeople to improve their corporate cultures, increase profits and improve the marketplace through prayer at At Work on Purpose’s Feb. 26 Faith Forward event at Montgomery Church.
Change marketplace, nation through prayer Transformation leader Ed Silvoso called on more than 750 Christian businesspeople in February to change the spiritual climates where they work to improve company corporate cultures, increase profits and establish the kingdom of God on earth. Silvoso spoke to the At Work on Purpose-sponsored “Faith Forward: Initiative at Work” at Montgomery Community Church, emphasizing the power of one individual to change a company, a city, and even a nation. “Every Christian is a minister, and labor is worship,” Silvoso said. “Whatever work you do, work heartily for the Lord, not just for men.” There is a correlation between prayerful corporate cultures and profits, said the Rev. Paul Utnage, executive pastor at Montgomery Community Church. Utnage said corporate profits at companies which embrace the Great Commandment and the Great Commission of loving your neighbor as yourself and building the kingdom of God on earth report more revenues than other organizations. He just completed doctoral work on faith applications in the workplace. “Few people have written on it from a research side,” he said. “But there is a pattern in social sciences literature that prayer positively affects worker attitudes toward employers.” He said prayer creates a change in your heart and mind, and how you connect with others. Statistics indicate managers who pray with employees in the workplace are thought of as trusted leaders. Prayer in the workplace also positively impacts corporate culture and increases the number of ethical decisions made in the business arena, he added. Silvoso said many of us are like a person with poor eyesight. Once you put on the glasses of faith, you can see clearly what has been there all the time. He outlined the four practical steps of prayer evangelism that Christians can take to change the spiritual climates and corporate cultures of their workplaces: • Bless those you work with. Wish them well, and offer to pray for them. Create a perimeter of faith at work. Many people have problems that can affect their performance at work, and take comfort in knowing someone will pray for them-even if they are nonbelievers. • Fellowship with coworkers. Let people you work with affirm you, and affirm them. When you bless someone, the demons of backroom politics, workplace jealousies and negativity back off. • Minister to worker
needs. Help those who need help at work, whether the help is emotional, educational, financial support, or prayer. • Proclaim that God has arrived. Bless your place of business and acknowledge that God is there. People respond positively to the knowledge that they are loved and supported, and that their work is meaningful to the company. Silvoso told the story of a British missionary pastor in Phuket, Thailand, who began to teach and practice prayer evangelism with his congregation. His church grew from 43 to more than 3,000 people in less than three years. He is seeing his entire region transformed as those in his church step outside church walls to take the power and presence of God to their spheres of influence. The governor became a believer and appointed the pastor his Commissioner of Righteousness. As a result, corruption was uprooted and $7 million in bribes has been returned. The money is now being used to help implement healthcare and education programs for the poor. “We need to rely on the Father,” Silvoso said. “It's not so important to have faith in God, but to realize how much faith God has in you.” Silvoso congratulated AWOP on its comprehensive programming and being the largest city-wide, faith-atwork ministry in the U.S. AWOP has more than 4,200 members, and has offices in Mason and Blue Ash. “Cincinnati is an entrepreneurial city and this shows in the strength and vitality of marketplace ministries such as AWOP and churches like Grace Chapel, which hosts self-sustaining enterprises in their facilities,” Silvoso said. “Cincinnati has the architecture in place to become a true city of God and do wondrous things in his name.” “The marketplace is one of the most important places for spiritual input,” said Chuck Proudfit, AWOP founder and president. “It's where most of the issues of the day are decided. We need to see the spiritual opportunities around us a work, and the skills to pursue them. “I hope the event awakened people's imagination for a vision beyond provision,” he said. “So many of us go to work for a paycheck when we know there are opportunities for more. I hope this program helps Christians seize the opportunities in our everyday work lives to live out our faith lives at work.” For more information about AWOP and its programs and events, go to www.atworkonpurpose.org, or call 800-513-9580.
U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot (R–1st District) met with the Jewish Relations Council in Cincinnati. From left: John Stein (AJC Cincinnati president), Larry Neuman (JCRC board), Sandra Kaltman (AJC Cincinnati vice president), Noah Stern (JCRC board), Chabot, Gary Greenberg (JCRC president), Brian Jaffee (Jewish Foundation executive director) and Barbara Glueck (AJC Cincinnati director). PROVIDE
Library’s strategic planning results in enhanced services The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County began a process in early 2010 to update its Strategic Plan. The purpose is to develop a strategy that will position the Library for optimal growth, while identifying long-term service needs. The first step was gathering the data needed to understand the Library’s customers through online surveys, intercept surveys conducted at 16 branches and the Main Library, observation of customer behavior, and in-depth interviews. Overall survey respondents were very satisfied with the Library’s services with the highest ratings given for friendliness and helpfulness of staff as well as the safety, appearance, and cleanliness of the buildings. Out of a mean ranking of 1-7, only availability of public computers ranked below a five in the survey findings. Library cardholders wanted access to more computers with a wider selection of software and enhanced software. A $161,852 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Opportunity Online Hardware Grant has provided much-needed funds to upgrade and purchase additional computer equipment for 17 of the Library’s 40 branches. Utilizing these funds, 83 new computers have been made available, and phase two of the funding will provide an additional 75 computers in early 2011. The Library is continuing to work on further addressing this need. The primary library use of nearly 60-percent was to browse and borrow books
for adults. In response to learning that more access to new materials was the top priority of cardholders, the Library made some changes to its purchasing to get more copies of new materials, which in turn shortens or eliminates the waiting period for customers wanting to borrow popular new releases. In addition, the Library expanded Hot Authors to include 20 additional wellknown novelists. This service gives customers the opportunity to automatically receive the latest novels from more than 90 popular fiction writers. Cardholders
58,000 volumes over last year.” According to survey results, in the last three months nearly 50 percent of respondents had visited a Library more than 10 times. Nearly 50 percent checked out 3-5 items on each visit. The Library’s website was also heavily used by respondents, with nearly 60 percent visiting the website more than 10 times in the past three months. Placing holds was the top reason for visiting the site, at more than 90 percent, with catalog searches and renewing items close behind at more than 80 percent.
can now have their names automatically added to a holds list for future novels by Dan Brown, Carol Higgins Clark, Robert Crais, Jennifer Crusie, Diane Mott Davidson, Richard Paul Evans and many more. Survey respondents indicated a strong interest in reading. Nearly 60 percent had read more than 20 books in the past year. “This is clearly reflected in the high print circulation at the Library,” said Executive Director Kim Fender. “Despite record-breaking circulation of 16.3 million in 2009, at the end of June our print use was up by nearly
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Ascension Lutheran Church
Sunday worship services are at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. The community is invited. Ascension is participating in the Southern Ohio Synod ELCA Malaria Campaign through education about the disease and donations from members and various church groups. “Encouraging One Another” is the focus for the women’s weekly Bible study. The women meet, 9:45-11:15 a.m., every Wednesday morning. Babysitting is available. The community is invited to participate in all activities of the church and to attend worship services (8:30 and 11 a.m.) and Sunday School (9:45 a.m.). The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288, www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.
Blue Ash Presbyterian
The church is having its annual indoor yard and perennial sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, at the church. The half-price sale will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday. There will be many items from which to choose. The Chancel Choir of Blue Ash Presbyterian Church will present Paul
Bassler’s “Missa Kenya” in concert at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 15, in the church sanctuary. This work will be preceded by four pieces of African and Latin American heritage. The program will feature percussionist and tenor soloist from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. Missa Kenya is a work that merges traditional Catholic Ordinary Mass and Kenyan music styles. It has moments of Westerninfluenced choral singing, chantlike homophony and inspiring Kenyan rhythms and harmonies. An offering will be taken to support the music ministry at Blue Ash Presbyterian Church. The church is at 4309 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; 791-1153; www.bapcweb.net.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
Children’s programs are 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call for details. An Annual Rummage Sale will be from 6-9 p.m., June 2 and 9 a.m. to noon, June 3. A Princess Tea will be at two times, 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m., May 14, for girls ages 3 through the second grade. Call the church for details on registration. Weekly summer camps will begin the week of June 7. Visit www.cosumc.org for details and registration. Traditional worship services are 8:20 a.m. and 11 a.m.; contemporary music is 9:40 a.m. every Sunday. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cosumc.org.
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porary worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, contemporary worship at 9 a.m. Sundays and traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 6635 LovelandMiamiville Road, Loveland; 6779866.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
The church is hosting Scrapbooking and More Crafts, 5:30-8:30 p.m. every third Monday. Free child care is provided. Those interested in attending must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. All paper projects are welcomed including, but not limited to, scrapbooking, stamping, card-making and photo-frame keepsakes. Crafters should bring their own photos, albums and specialty items. Most other tools and supplies will be provided. There is no charge for use of supplies. Upcoming dates include May 16, June 13, July 18 and Aug. 15. The church is located at 7701 Kenwood Road; 891-1700.
Hartzell United Methodist Church Sunday Worship Services are 9 and 10:30 a.m. with Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Children’s School is during the 10:45 a.m. hour. All guests and visitors are welcome. Youth Groups, Bible Studies weekly; child care and transportation provided. The church is at 8999 Applewood Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.
Horizon Community Church
The church, which previously held services in Indian Hill at Cincinnati Country Day, has seen a 150-percent jump in Sunday service attendance since opening their own facility. That increase prompted the additional service time, adding another parking lot, and having volunteers and police to help with parking each week. The church offers services at 9 a.m.,
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NON-DENOMINATIONAL FAITH BIBLE CHURCH 8130 East Kemper Rd. (1 mile west of Montgomery Rd) Services & Sunday School: 9:00am & 10:45am Nursery Available www.fbccincy.or 513-489-1114
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.golovelive.com
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101 South Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244 Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert Pastor Grant Eckhart Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org
Mason United Methodist Church
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CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org Children’s Musical
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PRESBYTERIAN MADEIRA-SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH mspc@madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:30 am Fellowship 10:30 am Traditional Worship 11:00 am Christian Education for Children and adults at 9:30 & 11 am
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Montgomery Presbyterian Church 9994 Zig Zag Road Mongtomery, Ohio 45242
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Lighthouse Baptist Church has Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday morning service at 11 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday service at 7 p.m. The church uses the King James Bible, sings traditional hymns and has conservative music. Sunday School classes are available for all ages. A well-staffed nursery is provided for each service. The church is meeting at Raffel’s Blue Ash Banquet Center, at 11330 Williamson Road, Blue Ash; 7093344. Worship service time is 10 a.m. on Sundays. Sunday School has several Bible study classes for adults and children from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The new Connect Family service is from 6-7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays. Join the group for free dinner, fellowship and study classes. The church has youth groups for preteens ages 7-8 and teens in ninth through 12th grades from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of each month. The church is at 360 Robin Ave., Loveland; 683-2525; www.LPCUSA.org.
Loveland United Methodist Church
The Dittos, a part of the seniors ministry at Loveland UMC, has composed a cookbook, “Heavenly Delights,” a hard-bound cookbook containing all The Dittos’ favorites that are enjoyed on Wednesdays during their ministry gatherings. Included are recipes for appetizers and beverages; soups and salads; vegetables and side dishes; main dishes; breads and rolls; desserts; cookies and candy; and even a this-and-that section. Price is $10. All the proceeds will go back into the community through The Dittos outreach in Loveland and surrounding neighborhoods. To buy a copy, contact Patti Miller at 3983687 or the church office. Also, community members are invited to join The Dittos from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at the church. The group meets each week for Bible study, a time of prayer, and of course fellowship. Breaking bread together is always a part of the gatherings. In addition to studying God’s Word, The Dittos serve together in the community at least twice a month. The first Wednesday of the month they offer Drive Thru Prayer from noon to 1 p.m. outside in the LUMC parking lot. They also design and lead a worship service monthly, alternating between the Loveland Health Care Center and The Lodge Retirement Community. The Dittos meet at Loveland UMC, Rooms L3 & L5. Contact Pat Blankenship at 683-1738 or patb@lovelandumc.org. The new service times are 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. for the “Rise and Shine” Traditional Service, 9:30-10:30 a.m. for the “A Little Bit Louder Now” Contemporary Service and 11 a.m. to noon for the “Morning Glory” Traditional Service. The church has a time “Especially for Children” at both the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. All children are invited to come to worship with their families in the sanctuary. Following “Especially for Children,” the children will have an opportunity to go to Sunday school or return to sit with their family in worship. For those with children under the age of 2, the church has a professionally staffed nursery which is open to children at all services. Sunday school for all ages is offered at 9:30 a.m. Additional classes for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade are offered at 11 a.m. Join the United Methodist Women, 9:45-11 a.m., the first Thursday morning of each month for UMW, a time of fellowship, devotion and ministry at LUMC. The purpose of the UMW is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.
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Loveland Presbyterian Church
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Traditional Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Full childcare & church school at all services. 513-677-9866 Dr. Doug Damron, Sr. Pastor (across from the Oasis Golf Club) Rev. Lisa Kerwin, Assoc. Pastor www.epiphanyumc.org
10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. each Sunday. “We just moved here to Anderson on Jan. 9 and did not anticipate having to add a third service to our normal two,” according to Senior Pastor Chad Hovind. The church, which previously had services in Indian Hill at Cincinnati Country Day, has seen a 150 percent jump in Sunday service attendance since opening in Anderson. The church is at 3950 Newtown Road, Anderson Township; www.horizoncc.com; 272-5800.
The church is temporarily conducting Sunday services at Strawser Funeral Home, 9305 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. The study group is now studying “Divine Love and Wisdom” by Emanuel Swedenborg.
The church is temporarily having services at 9503 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash; 489-9572; newchurch@cinci.rr.com; www.newchurchofmontgomery.net.
Northern Hills Synagogue
Northern Hills Synagogue - Congregation B’nai Avraham will have its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 1. Officers and trustees will be elected, who will be installed at Friday evening services on May 6, which will begin at 8 p.m. As presented in the slate prepared by the Nominating Committee, Karroll Miller will serve a second one year term as President. Other officers will include Joe Lazear, President-Elect; Vice-Presidents David Goldstein, Brian Leshner, Barry Wolfson, and Oded Zmora; Treasurer Phylliss Shubs; Financial Secretary Matt Lee; Corresponding Secretary Judy Knapp; Recording Secretary Roz Shapiro, and Cemetery Warden Matt Yosafat. Trustees selected for two year terms include Mark Bratslavsky, Lisa Crawford, Amy Frankel, Kathy Hart, Fred Joffe, Sonia Milrod, Henry Spitz, Margie Stayton, and Joe Zukor. They will join continuing trustees Jeff Bassin, David Bernstein, Arnold Horowitz, Dennis Manes, Ron Richards, Orly Rumberg, George Smulian, and Warren Shapiro. Past Presidents Barbara Goldstein, Steven Pentelnik, and David Zucker will also serve on the Board. Northern Hills’ Sisterhood and Men’s Club will also install their boards at the May service. The Sisterhood board includes Gayna Bassin, Candy Gellen, and Sandy Richards, Co-Presidents; Roberta Handwerger and Sandy Spitz, CoProgramming Vice-Presidents; Diana Fenichel, Treasurer; Sophia Ziburtovicz, Financial Secretary; Eileen Metz, Recording Secretary; Ellen Warm, Corresponding Secretary; and Trustees Grace Lehrer, Michelle Shapiro, and Carolyn Swillinger. The Men’s Club Board includes Ron Richards and Jerry Shubs, CoPresidents; Hal Winkler, Vice-President; Bob Stayton, Treasurer; Norm Nevins, Secretary; and Trustees Jeff Gushin, Mitch Weisberger, and Joshua Frankel. Brett Handmaker will continue on the Men’s Club Board as Immediate Past President. Both the annual meeting and installation will take place at the synagogue, located at 5714 Fields Ertel Road in Deerfield Township, between I-71 and Snider Road, and are open to the public. For more information, please call the Synagogue office at 931-6038. The synagogue is at 5714 Fields Ertel Road, Mason; 931-6038.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Senior ministries Young at Hearts will celebrate a special Easter Lunch April 28 in the atrium at the church. The Wednesday morning Bible study, 10-11:30 a.m., will study Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. Worship service times are 5 p.m. Saturdays; and 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 101 S. Lebanon Drive, Loveland; 683-4244; www.popluther.org; www.poppastors.wordpress.com.
PromiseLand Church
The church is hosting Prayer Revival every Tuesday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Open format. Everyone is welcome to come and pray. Sunday Worship Service is at 11 a.m. The church is located at 6227 Price Road, Loveland; 677-5981, plclovelandoh.com.
River Hills Christian Church
Thriving Moms is a group for moms of infants through high school students that meets weekly to receive encouragement and instruction, make friends and have fun; conducted 9:30-11 a.m.; child care provided. There is a Christian counselor as the parent coach, as well as a mentor mom. Call 583-0371. The church is at 6300 Price Road, Loveland; 677-7600; www.riverhillscc.com.
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
St. Barnabas Community Dinner groups are forming for food and fellowship. Sign-ups and more information are in the Great Hall. The Findlay Street After School Program is seeking donations of paper plates, cutlery, grain products and fresh dairy products for the snacks provided for up to 50 children. Volunteer cooks are also needed. Please contact the church. The church is also collecting non-perishable grocery items for the Findlay Street food pantry. Contact the church for info. The St. Barnabas Book Club meets at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, in the Library to discuss “Moloka’i” by Alan Bennert. An Intercessory Healing Prayer Service is conducted the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. A Men’s Breakfast group meets on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. at Rombe’s in Blue Ash. Ladies Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the church.
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Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to nesuburban@communitypress. com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Northeast Suburban Life, Attention: Andrea Reeves, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140. A Bereavement Support Group for widow and widowers meets the second and fourth Saturdays, 1011 a.m. Friends in Fellowship meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. for dinner at the church. The Order of St. Luke is studying the 26 miracles of Jesus and how they apply to life today. Meetings are from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in the library. Explorer’s Classes for adults are conducted each week in the library during the 9:30 a.m. service. Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Parent Church School meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Sunday of each month. The church is at 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; 984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org.
St. Paul Community United Methodist Church
St. Paul Church services are 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. for traditional worship and 9:30 a.m. for contemporary worship with Praise Band. Sunday School and child care is provided for all services. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.
St. Paul Community United Methodist
The church is having its annual spaghetti dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30. Spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, salad and dessert will be served. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children (3 and under are free) and $6 for seniors ages 65 and older. The dinner will be in the gymnasium. Visit the church website for more information. All proceeds will go to feed the less fortunate at Thanksgiving. The church invites everyone for Maundy Thursday service with Communion. The church continues the Lenten series “Dream On: Turning Life’s Obstacles into Faithful Opportunities,” with the Thursday, April 21 sermon, “Why we Dare to Dream,” based on Mark 14:12-25. All are welcome. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.
Sycamore Christian Church
Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.
Trinity Community Church
Trinity recently launched a new Contemporary Worship Service, called “The Source.” The church has Trinity Together time, 1-2:30 p.m., on the first and third Tuesday of each month. This is an outreach program that gives families the opportunity to spend quality time together in structured activities that promote healthy relationships and positive interactions. It is free to the public and geared toward the ages of birth to 5 years old. This program includes special guests throughout the year as well as crafts, games, story time, snack and getting to know other parents and grandparents and their children. Park in the lot of Trinity Community Church, and enter through the doors of Fellowship Hall. Call the church office for schedule information. The church hosts a free meal for all its neighbors, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., the last Tuesday of each month in Fellowship Hall at the church. Whether you need a break from cooking, have run low on groceries by the end of the month, or just want to relax and eat while socializing, you are invited to enjoy Trinity’s hospitality. Families, singles, couples and all ages are welcome. Park in the church parking lot, and enter through the doors of Fellowship Hall. The church is at 3850 E. Galbraith Road, Deer Park; 791-7631; www.trinitycincinnati.org.
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Great Oaks to offer course for personal trainer certification According to the Department of Labor, there’s a 29 percent shortage of health and fitness professionals. To help reduce that shortage, Great Oaks has contracted to offer a certification course to become a personal trainer. The six-week course begins on May 24 and is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Scarlet Oaks campus in Sharonville. The course offers the knowledge, practice and experience that is needed to be successful in this grow-
The fitness profession offers flexible hours, fulland part-time careers and supplemental income. ing business. The fitness profession offers flexible hours, fulland part-time careers and supplemental income. Passing the course, completing a 30-hour internship and obtaining a CPR and AED certification will lead to national certification as a personal trainer. Cost for the course is
$595 for tuition, plus $81.97 for the required textbook. CPR and AED training are also available at Scarlet Oaks. An informational meeting about the program will be held at the Scarlet Oaks Career Campus, 3254 E. Kemper Road, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. Call the Great Oaks Adult Workforce Development office at 771-8925 for more details or to register. The course is taught by World Instructor Training Schools. For details visit www.witseducation.com.
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Kyle Hart is presented with the Leadership Council’s Scholarship from the Hamilton County Republican Party at the Lincoln-Reagan Dinner Feb. 23 at the Duke Energy Convention Center. He is with Alex Triantafilou, left, Hamilton County Republican Party chairman, and Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels.The scholarship was awarded based on two essays that he wrote and an interview. Kyle is the son of Lauri and Roger Hart and is a resident of Symmes Township. Hart is a senior at Sycamore High School, where he is a left-handed pitcher on the baseball team. He will attend Indiana University next year majoring in environmental science and playing baseball for the Hoosiers.
Cooper Creek Center has new website Cooper Creek Event Center in Blue Ash has a website featuring renderings of the facility and the official Cooper Creek logo. “It’s very exciting to take the next step in marketing the event center,” Blue Ash Mayor Mark Weber said. “The new website, logo
and marketing materials such as a brochure will help the general manager showcase the facility and schedule events,” he said. Ann Wilson was recently hired to serve as Cooper Creek’s general manager. She will coordinate both social and corporate events
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Arrests/citations
Angela Rochel Paugh, 40, 3519 Lucas Road, operating a vehicle impaired (refusal within 20 years of previous conviction), operating a vehicle impaired (under the influence of alcohol/drugs), willful or wanton operatin in street or highway, drug possession at 11330 Williamson Road, April 17. Ronald Harrison Paugh, 41, 3519 Lucas Road, drug possession, improperly handling firearms in motor vehicle at 11330 Williamson Road, April 17. Angela D. Hayden, 35, 7429 Montgomery Road, petty theft at 4150 Hunt Road, April 13.
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Michael A. Werner, 28, 7075 Watersedge Lane Apartment 113, possession drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor warrant, drug possession at 9511 Kenwood Road, April 13. Andrew R. Lambert, 24, 1942 Rollins Ave., possession or use of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia at Westbound Interstate 275, April 14. Jeffrey R. Stires, 30, 8800 Wildbrook Court, possession or use of a controlled substance at Reed Hartman Highway and Carver Road, April 17. Juvenile, possession drug paraphernalia at Lansford Drive and Brown Avenue, April 13. Gina J. Stephenson, 43, 1954
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Grafton Court, operating a vehicle impaired (under the influence of acohol/drugs), operating a vehicle impaired (breath .17 or higher), turn and stop signals at Reed Hartman Highway and Cornell Road, April 16.
Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging/endangering
A woman said someone damaged a window on a vehicle, $436 damage at 5200 Aldine Drive, April 14.
Criminal mischief
At 6811 Creek Road, April 14.
Criminal trespass
At 4343 Cooper Road, April 18.
Forgery
At 9608 Kenwood Road, April 12.
Petty theft
Someoone took an extension ladder, value $150 at Blue Ash Road and Hunt Road, April 13. A man said someone took $300 at 11010 Woodlands Way, April 14. At 9580 Kenwood Road, April 15. Someone took $10 from Extended Stay America at 11145 Kenwood Road, April 17. Someone pumped $85.01 worth of gasoline without paying, at United
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Dairy Farmers at 9470 Kenwood Road, April 17.
Telecommunications harassment At 10809 Fallsington Court, April 16.
Theft
A woman said someone took a Motorola cellular phone, value $525 at 5151 Pfeiffer Road, April 12.
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A man said someone took an AT&T Universal MasterCard and a Bank of America business MasterCard at 5000 YMCA Drive, April 17.
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Arrests/citations
Juvenile, 17, disorderly conduct at 7900 Jolain Drive, April 15. Juvenile, 17, disorderly conduct at 7900 Jolain Drive, April 15. Juvenile, 17, disorderly conduct at 7900 Jolain Drive, April 15. Juvenile, 17, offenses involving underage persons at 7830 Pfeiffer Road, April 9. Dana Jones, 50, 7830 Pfeiffer Road, offenses involving underage persons at 7830 Pfeiffer Road, April 9. Juvenile, 17, offenses involving underage persons at 7830 Pfeiffer Road, April 9. Juvenile, 16, offenses involving underage persons at 7830 Pfeiffer Road, April 9. Juvenile, 17, offenses involving underage persons at 7830 Pfeiffer Road, April 9. Darius M. Hillary, 18, 10523 Stablehand Drive, offenses involving underage persons at 7830 Pfeiffer Road, April 9. Juvenile, 15, offenses involving underage persons at 7830 Pfeiffer Road, April 9. Juvenile, 15, offenses involving underage persons at 7830 Pfeiffer Road, April 9. Juvenile, 17, offenses involving underage persons at 7830 Pfeiffer Road, April 9. Kevin M. Jordan, 35, 6419 Winter Hazel Drive, driving while under the influence at 9398 Shelly Lane, April 14.
Incidents/investigations Assault At 7741 Hartfield Place, April 14.
Criminal damaging
A woman said someone slashed four tires and keyed her vehicle, $525
damage at 5019 Cooper Road, April 16.
Theft
Someone took a glazed flower pot with custom flowers, value $199, from Pipkin's at 5035 Cooper Road, April 19.
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Kalana Davis, 20, 7914 Greenland Place, criminal trespassing at 7875 Montgomery Road, April 5. Kalie Davis, 23, 7914 Greenland Place, criminal trespassing at 7875 Montgomery Road, April 3. Saundra Black, 24, 3542 Irving St., theft at 7913 U.S. 22, April 2. Letoyoai Franklin, 20, 3203 Colerain Ave., theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, March 31. Kenneth Martin, 52, 61 Towne Commons, disorderly conduct intoxicated, criminal trespassing at 8540 Kenwood Road, April 1. Joel Norkey, 18, 8271 Greenhill Court, underage consumption, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at Hetz and Brookgreen, April 1. Krystal Stewart, 27, 11 Foundry St., felonious assault, domestic violence at 12179 1st Avenue, April 2. Daishawn Smith, 19, 681 Greenwood, marijuana possession at 681 Greenwood, April 5. Willie Bowling, 20, 12160 Second St., domestic violence, underage consumption at 12168 2nd Ave., April 3. David Whitton, 66, 8554 Donegal Drive, disorderly conduct at 8554 Donegal Drive, April 6. Eric Zapata, 36, 671 Reyere St., failure to comply, resisting arrest at 9390 Blue Ash Road, April 5.
Incidents/investigations Misuse of credit card
Reported at 7752 Montgomery Road, March 29.
Misuse of credit card
Reported at 7875 Montgomery Road, April 2.
Theft
Credit cards removed at 4158 Winesap, April 1. Scrap metal of unknown value removed at 4317 Kugler Mill, March 31. Jewelry valued at $16,564.05 removed at 8808 Raiders Run
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11108 Labelle Ave.: Muradyan Arman to Peters Elizabeth L.; $30,500. 4583 Cooper Road: Jones Clara O. to Plas Lana J.; $65,000. 4619 Perry St.: Weinstein Steven to Hill Scott B. & Martha C.; $195,000. 4723 Alpine Ave.: Brunen Susan E. to Citimortgage Inc.; $147,217.
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4123 Myrtle Ave.: Boreing Darrell L@4 to Boreing Darrell L@3; $5,000. First Ave.: Bramble Savings Bank to Wham Properties VII LLC; $250,000. 11351 Gideon Lane: Nunur LLC to Reinberger William E.; $230,000. 12164 First Ave.: Bramble Savings Bank to Wham Properties VII LLC;
About police reports
The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Blue Ash, Chief Chris Wallace, 745-8573 Montgomery, Chief Don Simpson, 985-1600 Sycamore Township, Lt. Dan Reid, 792-7254 Symmes Township, Lt. Tom Butler, 774-6351 or 6833444. Road, April 7. Merchandise valued at $2,600 removed at 7875 Montgomery Road, April 5. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 7888 Montgomery Road, April 7.
SYMMES TOWNSHIP Incidents/investigations Burglary
Residence entered at 9623 Waterford Place, April 3. Residence entered at 7915 Glendale Milford Road, April 1. Residence entered and safes, watches, bracelets of unknown value removed at 10941 Shadow Glen Drive, March 29.
Criminal damaging
Rear window damaged at 8600 Governors Hill Drive, March 31.
Identity fraud
Reported at 9698 Stonemasters, April 5.
Theft
Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 12064 U.S. 22, March 31. Ring valued at $10,000 removed at 10128 Lincoln Road, March 28. $44.60 in gas not paid for at 10440 Loveland-Madeira Road, March 29. Ipod and currency of unknown value removed at 11397 Montgomery Road, April 6. Purse valued at $30 removed at 9035 Fields Ertel Road, April 5. At 12110 Montgomery Road, April 5.
About real estate transfers
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.
$250,000. 4859 Marievie W. Court: Belair Marcia to Sanchez Cesar; $190,000. 8321 St. Clair Ave.: Mccalla Michelle R. to Fannie Mae; $40,000. 8677 Sturbridge Drive: Ahy Capital Group LLC to Travis Troy A. & Rebekah A.; $333,000.
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On the record Sycamore Township fire/EMS runs from March 20 to April 16: March 20, Galbraith, medical emergency March 20, Montgomery, assault March 20, Wetherfield, medical emergency March 20, Dearwester, medical emergency March 20, Birchwood, structure fire March 20, Dearwester, lift assist March 21, Landy @ Reading, structure fire March 21, Shagbark, arcing equipment March 21, Kathwood, structure fire March 21, Montgomery, medical emergency March 21, York, good intent March 21, Dearwester, medical emergency March 21, Montgomery, medical emergency March 21, Dearwester, fall March 21, Dearwester, medical emergency March 22, Kenwood, overheated motor March 22, Schenck, gas leak March 22, Galbraith, motor vehicle accident March 22, Pine, medical emergency March 22, Happiness, fall March 22, Galbraith, fall March 22, Fields Ertel, motor vehicle accident March 23, Cornell, alarm activation March 23, Montgomery, alarm activation March 23, Kennedy, fall March 23, Dearwester, fall March 23, Dearwester, medical emergency March 23, Highfield, medical emergency March 23, Galbraith, medical emergency March 24, 275 @ Montgomery, smoke scare March 24, Seventh, structure fire March 24, Sycamore, medical emergency March 24, Montgomery, medical emergency March 25, Galbraith, fall March 25, Dearwester, good intent March 25, Glenover, medical emergency March 25, Merrymaker, fall March 25, Kenwood, no patient contact March 25, Creek, alarm activation March 25, Galbraith, medical emergency March 25, Kugler Mill, fall March 25, Eddington, medical emergency March 26, Saintt Clair, medical emergency March 26, Montgomery, medical emergency March 26, Chancery, medical emergency March 26, Kemper, fall March 27, Bridge, cooking fire March 27, Myrtle, medical emergency March 27, Reading, medical emergency March 27, Kenwood, medical emergency March 27, Second, medical emergency March 28, Kemper, alarm activation March 28, Terwilligers Knoll, cancelled call March 28, Galbraith, alarm activation March 28, Montgomery, fall March 28, Owlwoods, medical emergency March 28, Williams, medical emergency March 28, Montgomery, fall March 28, Northcreek, medical emergency March 28, Noddingway, fall March 28, Paddington, fall March 29, Kemper, vehicle fire March 29, Britesilks, mulch fire March 29, Montgomery, alarm activation March 29, Kenwood, overheated motor March 29, Northcreek, medical emergency March 29, Owlwoods, fall March 29, St. Clair, medical emergency March 29, Hosbrook, medical emergency March 29, Donna, fall March 29, Kenwood, fall March 29, Quail Hollow, medical emergency March 29, Galbraith, medical emergency March 29, Fourth, medical emergency March 30, Wetherfield, fall March 30, Concord Hills, medical emergency March 30, Matson, medical emergency March 30, Pine, medical emergency March 30, Dearwester, fall March 30, Pine, medical emergency March 30, Galbraith, medical emergency March 30, Galbraith, medical emergency March 30, Wexford, medical emergency March 31, Socialville Foster, structure fire March 31, Carlynn, vehicle fire March 31, Symmesvalley, alarm activation March 31, Montgomery, lift assist March 31, Kenwood, medical emergency March 31, Galbraith, fall March 31, Montgomery, fall March 31, Styrax, medical emergency March 31, Tudor, medical emergency March 31, Crystal, medical emergency March 31, Myrtle, medical emergency March 31, Evans, lift assist March 31, School, fall March 31, Glenmill, medical emergency April 1, Montgomery, lift assist April 1, Miami @ Montgomery, motor vehicle accident April 1, N 71 @ 11.4, motor vehicle accident April 1, Montgomery, fall April 1, Myrtle, medical emergency April 1, Conrey @ Kemper, motor vehicle accident April 1, Somerset, fall April 2, Kenwood, alarm activation April 2, Cooper, vehicle fire April 2, Vivian, structure fire April 2, Chaucer, medical emergency April 2, Reading, medical emergency April 2, Dearwester, fall April 2, Kugler Mill, medical emergency April 2, Kugler Mill, medical emergency April 2, First, good intent
April 3, Mossy Brink, structure fire April 3, Montgomery, dumpster fire April 3, Blue Ash, no patient contact April 3, Dearwester, fall April 3, Montgomery, gas leak April 3, Grooms, medical emergency April 3, Fifth, intoxicated person April 4, Montgomery, alarm activation April 4, Montgomery, gas leak April 4, Richmond, medical emergency April 4, Reed Hartman, medical emergency April 4, Northcreek, medical emergency April 4, Crabtree, structure fire April 5, Lancaster, alarm activation April 5, Great Wolf, cancelled call April 5, Kenwood, motor vehicle accident April 5, Keller, fall April 5, Bayberry, medical emergency April 5, Reading, medical emergency April 5, Kugler Mill, medical emergency April 5, Montgomery, fall April 5, Fourth, medical emergency April 5, Montgomery, medical emergency April 6, Hermitage, medical emergency April 6, Montgomery, medical emergency April 6, Montgomery, medical emergency April 6, Dearwester, medical emergency April 6, Reed Hartman, medical emergency April 6, Columbia, brush fire April 6, Hermitage, gas leak April 6, Sycamore, wires down April 6, Northcreek, medical emergency April 6, Chetbert, intoxicated person April 6, Galbraith, medical emergency April 6, Galbraith, medical emergency April 7, Montgomery, fall April 7, Northlake, medical emergency April 7, Waterstone, cancelled call April 7, Kenwood, alarm activation April 7, Montgomery, alarm activation April 7, Michael, alarm activation April 7, Cornell, alarm activation April 7, Pine, medical emergency April 7, Montgomery, medical emergency April 7, Galbraith, fall April 7, Reading, medical emergency April 7, Montgomery, alarm activation April 8, Montgomery, structure fire April 8, Montgomery, faulty dryer April 8, Galbraith, fall April 8, Miami Hills, medical emergency April 8, Cedarbreaks, medical emergency
April 8, Conrey, medical emergency April 8, N 71 @ Ronald Reagan, motor vehicle accident April 8, Kenwood, no patient contact April 8, Glenover, medical emergency April 9, Montgomery, overheated motor April 9, Sturbridge, fuel spill April 9, Sturbridge, fuel spill April 9, Carnaby, medical emergency April 9, W 275, motor vehicle accident April 9, Montgomery, medical emergency April 9, Dearwester, fall April 9, Montgomery, medical emergency April 9, Montgomery, motor vehicle accident April 9, Montgomery, fall April 10, Butler Warren, structure fire April 10, Festive, fuel leak April 10, Paddington, medical emergency April 10, Longford, cancelled call April 10, School, medical emergency April 10, Lake Thames, medical emergency April 10, Reading, medical emergency April 10, Galbraith, medical emergency April 10, Dearwester, medical emergency April 10, St. Clair, medical emergency April 11, Kenwood, vehicle fire April 11, Third, medical emergency April 11, Fourth, medical emergency April 11, Kenwood @ Montgomery, motor vehicle accident April 11, Weller @ Montgomery, motor vehicle accident April 11, Irwin, medical emergency April 11, Plainfield, fall April 11, Kugler Mill, medical emergency April 11, Kenwood @ Montgomery, motor vehicle accident April 11, Garden @ Montgomery, no patient contact April 11, Alahambra, lift assist April 11, Montgomery, medical emergency April 11, Kugler Mill, public assist April 11, Murray, structure fire April 12, Cornell, medical emergency April 12, Second, medical emergency April 12, Creek, electrical fire April 12, Montgomery, fall April 12, Montgomery, medical emergency April 12, Glenover, medical emergency April 13, Galbraith, medical emergency April 13, Reed Hartman, fall
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Jerome Andrews
The Community Press obtains fire and emergency medical dispatches from the Sycamore Township Fire EMS Department, 489-1212 (North Station) and 792-8565 (South station). April 13, North 71 @ Montgomery, motor vehicle accident April 13, Marlette, fall April 13, Galbraith, alarm activation April 13, Keller, alarm activation April 13, Dearwester, medical emergency April 13, Alahambra, fall April 13, North71 @ Montgomery, motor vehicle accident April 13, Donegal, lift assist April 14, Montgomery, gas leak April 14, W 275, motor vehicle accident April 14, Chancery, medical emergency April 14, Snider, medical emergency April 14, Montgomery, medical emergency April 14, Wicklow, medical emergency April 14, Galbraith, no patient contact April 14, Montgomery, medical emergency April 14, Kenwood, no patient contact April 14, N 71, vehicle fire April 15, Fields Ertel, good intent April 15, St. Clair, medical emergency April 15, Daffodil, medical emergency April 15, Dearwester, fall April 15, Dearwester, fall April 15, N 71 @ 11.8, motor vehicle accident April 15, Galbraith, medical emergency April 16, Hauck, structure fire April 16, Galbraith, medical emergency April 16, Montgomery, fall April 16, Reed Hartman, medical emergency April 16, Montgomery, fall April 16, Dearwester, medical emergency
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Jerome Morgan Andrews, 49, formerly of Camp Dennison, died April 6. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service. Survived by children Amanda, Cassy Andrews; father Edward (Ruth) Andrews; siblings Matthew Andrews, Lori Pelfrey, Leslie Wilson. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home.
Paula Posival
Paula Graham Posival, 63, died April 19. Survived by children Maggie (David) Brown, Katrina (Tom) Gross, Mindy, John (Nikki), Lee (Melissa Donaldson) Motz; grandchildren Rob, Jenna, Evan Brown, Tyler, Kyle Gross, Dalton, Carley, Logan Stichtenoth, MacKenzie, Gavin
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Symmes man to head Bethesda Foundation Andrew A. Swallow of Symmes Township has been named president and chief executive officer of the Bethesda Foundation, fundraising arm of Bethesda North Hospital, Hospice of Cincinnati and Fernside. “Andy is highly regarded for his philanthropic and civic leadership, a combination that assures Bethesda Foundation’s continued impact as a catalyst for exceptional health care within TriHealth and across our community,” said Dr. Edmund W. Jones, Bethesda Foundation board chairman. The Bethesda Foundation cultivates philanthropic support for indigent care, medical education and research, patient services, facilities and community outreach programs provided by Bethesda North Hospital, Hospice of Cincinnati and Fernside. Patients across all ages and
medical conditions have benefited from programs supported by the Bethesda Foundation, such as: • cardiac technology for the second busiest heart program in Southwest Ohio; • renovation of the Emergency Department at the second busiest ED in the region; • expansion of the Harold & Margret Thomas Special Care Nursery at the sixth busiest maternity hospital in Ohio; • technology and programs for the Mary Jo Cropper Family Center for Breast Care, which is nationally recognized for its research and its panel approach to treatment options; • compassionate, personalized end-of-life care through Hospice of Cincinnati, which provides 90 percent of its care in patients’ homes; • bereavement services for
children and their families through Fernside, which offers support groups, summer camp program and grief crisis response in area schools. Swallow has served as chief development officer of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden since 2007. He led a staff of 13 professionalsresponsible for all aspects of philanthropic development, sponsorship and membership programs. He is credited with securing the two largest operating gifts in the history of the Zoo and developing the Ambassador Council of young professionals. Prior to joining the Cincinnati Zoo, Swallow was director of development and marketing with Boy Scouts of America, first in Nashville and then with the Dan Beard Council in Cincinnati. His 18-year career with the
Scouts included membership recruitment, community visibility, media spokesperson and fundraising including two capital campaigns and inaugurating a planned giving program. “Andy’s achievements are very impressive at the Cincinnati Zoo and before that at the Boy Scouts of America, and we are looking forward to that same energy, expertise and vision guiding the Bethesda Foundation in support of Hospice of Cincinnati and Bethesda North Hospital,” said Jones. “Andy possesses the vision, values, and leadership to advance the Bethesda Foundation’s support of critical services and programs that will improve the health status of Greater Cincinnatians,” said John S. Prout, president and chief executive officer of TriHealth.
Fees for restaurant operation lowered Hamilton County Public Health is reducing fees for all food service operations and retail food establishments for the 2011 licensing year. The Hamilton County Board of Health approved the regulation at a special meeting in January. Online license renewal will also be available for the first time. Fees are reduced from 15
to 20 percent depending on the type of facility – whether a full-service restaurant, a convenience store or even an ice cream truck. “This fee reduction is a direct result of cost-cutting measures and increased efficiencies,” said Tim Ingram, Hamilton County Health commissioner. “We are able to directly relay these cost savings to
the customer.” Implementing digital inspections using handheld computers and portable printers has allowed public health sanitarians to more efficiently and effectively conduct inspections. Completed inspection reports are printed on the spot for the business owner or manager. Hamilton County Public Health has also been judicious in
regards to staff assignment areas so sanitarians spend more time inspecting facilities rather than traveling around the county. “This fee reduction helps free up money that a lot of small businesses may not have,” said Chris Girmann, owner of Little Dutch Bakery in Mount Healthy. “Everybody appreciates saving any money so this is absolutely a good thing.” Restaurant operators also have the ability to renew their license at www. hamiltoncountyhealth.org. Hamilton County Public Health is the first health department in Ohio to make food service license renewals available online.
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TriHealth is jointly sponsored by Bethesda Foundation’s parent, Bethesda Inc., and Catholic Health Initiatives, the parent of Good Samaritan Hospital. Swallow has earned professional status as a Certified Fund Raising Executive. His community activities include an appointment to the finance and audit committee of Symmes Township. He also coaches youth teams in soccer, basketball, and baseball with the Indian Hill Recreation Commission. He is a 1987 graduate of Miami University with a degree in public administration. Swallow succeeds Ed Osofsky, who retired last summer after 10 years as chief executive of the Foundation.
Grant will provide YourHealthMatters Bethesda Inc., whose mission is to support health care innovation, collaboration, education and research in Cincinnati, has awarded the Health Improvement Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati a $4.2-million grant to further develop its community-wide health care performance and public reporting initiative called YourHealthMatters. The ultimate goal of this program is to make the performance and costs of health care providers transparent to the Cincinnati community and available online at www.yourhealthmattersgreatercincinati.org. The Bethesda Inc. funding enables the Health Improvement Collaborative and the Cincinnati Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q)
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